Manchester United have reportedly responded positively to Juventus in transfer talks for Jadon Sancho, who is eager to leave Old Trafford after just two years
01:56, 09 Jul 2025
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Substitute, Jadon Sancho of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James' Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Sources say United are feeling positive about the transfer(Image: George Wood, Getty Images)
Manchester United have reportedly given the thumbs up to Juventus in transfer negotiations for Jadon Sancho, who's already sealed a deal with the Serie A heavyweights, as per reports.
It seems Sancho's move to Juventus is on the cards as United aim to offload several players who don't fit into Ruben Amorim's game plan this season.
The 25 year old winger, along with Marcus Rashford, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Tyrell Malacia, has put off his pre-season return as he eyes an exit. Juventus are leading the pack in the race to sign him, with Napoli and Fenerbahce also linked, and a potential swap deal is being bandied about.
Juventus are in talks to sign Jadon Sancho.
Juventus are in talks to sign Jadon Sancho.(Image: Getty)
Juventus have allegedly put forward Tim Weah, Douglas Luiz and Dusan Vlahovic as possible swap options.
Amorim is said to be after a striker, a midfielder and a wing-back once United wrap up a planned deal for Bryan Mbeumo using cash from player sales.
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The likelihood of a swap deal could rise if Juventus find it tough to match United's asking price of between £20m and £25m.
GIVEMESPORT reports that United's talks with Juve have been upbeat, and the viability of a transfer is expected to emerge this week.
It's suggested that Luiz, the ex-Aston Villa midfielder who landed in Turin last summer, has been brought up during the discussions.
United are reportedly eyeing the 27 year old as they look to beef up Amorim's midfield, reports the Express.
Douglas Luiz has been mentioned in transfer talks.
Douglas Luiz has been mentioned in transfer talks.(Image: Getty)
However, the main task for the Old Trafford crew is to shift Sancho, with pre-season looming and adding urgency to their dealings.
United's first pre-season friendly is set against Leeds United in Stockholm on 19 July before jetting off to the States.
Amorim will be keen to get Mbeumo on board before the tour, which includes matches against Everton, Bournemouth and West Ham United.
He'll also want to streamline his squad by managing the departures of Sancho, Rashford and other fringe players.
With no European football this season, Amorim can manage with a leaner squad than last year.
So, if United do snap up Mbeumo, the focus will likely shift to player sales, with Sancho's deal seemingly the furthest along.
This comes after Jadon was not taken on by Chelsea.
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Chelsea opted to pay Manchester United for the forward's stint at Stamford Bridge, with Sancho appearing to fail in getting them to sign him for a permanent contract. However, as he heads back to Old Trafford, Sancho is confident he knows another major name could be headed to Chelsea to replace him.
Jadon had been on loan to Chelsea from United throughout this season, but seemingly failed to make enough of an impact to be snapped up by the club. In fact, Chelsea went out of its way to shell out £5million to Old Trafford to get around his purchase clause, hoping they could use their funds better.
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