In a recent report, The Times has stated that Manchester United are inching closer towards recruiting Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho this summer. It is believed that the Red Devils are expected to land the England international in a deal worth around £77m with the player expected to pen a five-year contract at Old Trafford after the conclusion of the UEFA European Championships (via The Times).
Sancho’s Incredible Record At Signal Iduna Park Last Season
The 21-year-old continued to perform at a high level for Dortmund last season when he put in several match-winning displays for them from the right-wing position. Sancho banged in 16 goals and provided 20 assists in 38 appearances for the German outfit in the previous campaign across all fronts.
The London-born sensation has been a consistent performer for his current employers in the final third after he averaged 2.0 shots, 2.6 key passes and 3.0 dribbles per 90 minutes in the 2020-21 Bundesliga campaign. He has even taken care of the ball when distributing it in the opponent’s half, as evidenced by his pass success rate of 82.4% in the German top tier (stats via whoscored).
Sancho is currently one of the most coveted youngsters in European football, so Man United deserve a lot of credit if they can find a way to get him on board during this summer transfer period. At 21, he is a generational talent who has already established himself as one of the most productive wide players at the highest level.
Will Signing Sancho Be A Massive Coup For The Red Devils This Summer?
Sancho can be a joy to watch when he is dribbling at full swing down the right flank. He can turn on the afterburners to lose his marker with ease and deliver some dangerous crosses into the opposition penalty area. The 20-time England international has proven himself to be a prolific goal-getter in German football and can also contribute by picking up a bulk of assists in the final third.
An accomplished young winger like Sancho will undeniably be a massive coup for Man United as he will add plenty of goals and creativity to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s frontline. He will be a significant upgrade over Daniel James at Old Trafford but could hamper the growth of Mason Greenwood who has produced several goal-scoring displays for the Red Devils as a right-winger in the previous campaign.
With all things considered, Sancho will be an excellent signing if Solskjaer can successfully lure him to the Theatre of Dreams during this summer transfer window. The Dortmund star could even help Man United bridge the gap to Manchester City at the top of the Premier League standings next season.
