Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is keen to leave the club permanently this summer and the Reds will not stand in his way
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Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho during his loan spell at Chelsea
Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho during his loan spell at Chelsea
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Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is reportedly a target for Serie A champions Napoli this summer transfer window.
The Naples club, who signed Scott McTominay from United last summer in a deal that has been hailed as a success, are believed to be looking at Sancho to continue the Old Trafford connection. Sancho spent last season on loan at Chelsea and while he scored in the Conference League final against Real Betis, the winger's time at Stamford Bridge was largely considered underwhelming.
At the end of this season, it was no surprise to see Sancho and Chelsea fail to reach personal terms on a new contract. Despite being obligated to purchase the 25-year-old, the Blues agreed to pay United £5m to allow him to return to Old Trafford.
This was seen as bad news for United who are keen to sell Sancho permanently this summer and now face the task of finding him a new home. Fortunately, an escape route to Italy has opened for the winger with journalist Gianluca di Marzio insisting that Napoli are interested in the England international.
Napoli lost Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to PSG in the January transfer window and were unable to sign a replacement then as United rejected a bid for Alejandro Garnacho. It now seems that his teammate is an option for Antonio Conte albeit there is reportedly a hurdle for that signature.
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Sky Sport Italia echoes the news that Napoli want to sign Sancho this summer, however, there are concerns about whether they can offer him the wage that he desires. Despite this, it is insisted that they are willing to give it a go for the winger who has just one year remaining on his deal at United.
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