AS Roma are set to make one final push to sign Jadon Sancho from Manchester United this summer
The Jadon Sancho situation has become a major problem for Manchester United this summer. The club made it clear from the start that he would not be in Ruben Amorim’s plans, but have still found it difficult to sell or loan him out. The real problem is his wages, which are said to be around £300,000 a week.
Several clubs have expressed interest, including Roma, Juventus, Besiktas and Tottenham Hotspur, but no deal has been finalised. Chelsea loaned him out last season but pulled out of a permanent transfer and paid a £5 million penalty. United have yet to find a solution, and time is running out.
Transfer reports and latest developments:
Sport Mediaset claims Sancho has no clear plans to play this year. The report says he could stay at Old Trafford beyond the summer, knowing full well that Ruben Amorim will not give him a chance in the team. Roma have already tried to get him, but their manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, has made it clear that they will not beg for any player. He joked that if they want to talk to Sancho, someone should have his number. Gasperini’s words reflect Roma’s strategy, that is, they consider Sancho an option, but also consider themselves big.
AS Roma are set to make one final push to sign Jadon Sancho from Manchester United this summer.
Sancho doesn’t seem to have a plan of playing again in 2025.
“Call him if you have his number… (laughs, ed.) You know everything, I don’t know what the margins are now. We don’t have to beg anyone, ever: it applies to everyone, Sancho is a possibility, but we are a possibility for him. If they don’t think so, he’ll stay where he is.”
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Reports from Sport Witness say that Roma are still not ready to give up and are thinking of making one last attempt. They are going to contact the 25-year-old winger’s agent to see if Gasperini’s comments have changed Sancho’s thinking.
However, the truth is that the Englishman has not yet shown any hurry to go anywhere. There were also reports earlier that Tottenham Hotspur were keeping an eye on him, but no concrete move has come from there either. This situation makes it clear that his demand for a £10 million loyalty bonus and refusal to take a pay cut are major hurdles.
What’s next?
This whole matter seems extremely tiresome. The club is paying a huge salary to a player who is not contributing to the team. This not only increases the burden on financial resources, but also affects the dressing room atmosphere. Sancho is training separately, and this also sends a message to the other players that it is not easy to leave high-earning players out.
If such a situation arises with another player in the future, then United’s dealings could become even more difficult. Amorim has clearly indicated that he wants to free up funds for players like Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, but Sancho’s burden is holding back the club’s plans.
This situation is dangerous for Sancho, too. At the age of 25, if he remains on the bench or out of the squad for the entire season, his career will be seriously affected. Time is limited in football, and losing the opportunity to play is a huge price to pay. He is prioritising financial benefits, but in the long run, it can push back his playing career. Sancho has to understand that only playing continuously can save his form and reputation.
A last-ditch effort from Roma might create some buzz, but if Sancho sticks to his terms, this opportunity will also slip away. It is clear from Gasperini’s words that the Italian club is not ready to be held hostage under any circumstances. On the other hand, United have few options, only the hope that the Turkish and Saudi transfer windows closing late is left. Ultimately, this decision is in Sancho’s hands. If he puts money above the game, both his career and United will be in trouble. It is now important for him and the club to close this chapter and move forward.