Jadon Sancho’s move from Manchester United to Juventus is getting hampered by his hefty salary
At Old Trafford, there is an atmosphere of transition that few want to ignore. Rumours about departures, salary adjustments, and new faces are once again shaking the corridors of Manchester United. The fans might no longer be surprised, but they might be demanding practical solutions. Some names on the squad carry more weight than they deliver.
Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim is crunching the numbers. It is no secret that Jadon Sancho tops the list of players needed to balance the books and make room for new signings. His inconsistent spell in London and his inflated salary have become a puzzle. Now, hope seems to be turning black and white.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Juventus intend to sign Sancho permanently, although there is one obstacle complicating the deal, and that his salary. The Italians see the signing as viable, either through a direct sale or an exchange. There is even talk of Douglas Luiz as a bargaining chip. However, the English winger’s salary is around €10m per year, a figure that the Bianconeri are not willing to pay. Last season, Sancho already thwarted his continuity at Chelsea for this very reason, despite the £5 million penalty paid by the Blues to cut the loan. Now, United are considering letting him go for around £21 million plus bonuses, and the decision is not an easy one.
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Honestly, we think the Red Devils have to take part in the financial hit to close this chapter. If the transfer fee is the obstacle, United should consider paying part of that salary during the first year in exchange for securing a fixed income and one less player on the list of problems. Juventus are not going to commit financial suicide for an attacker who has yet to regain his form.
Douglas Luiz, on the other hand, could bring freshness to the midfield, provided he regains his confidence. We get the feeling that United need to act with more pragmatism and less ego. Forcing a sale without giving anything in return will only prolong the saga and affect Rubén Amorim’s planning, who has already made it clear that he is not counting on the 25-year-old. It is up to the board to demonstrate their negotiating skills. If they want to breathe new life into Old Trafford, they have to leave costly experiments behind. Today, being realistic is worth more than any big-name promise. This is not the time to inflate unrealistic valuations. It is time to resolve uncomfortable issues with tact and common sense.