Manchester United’s deadline day is a very busy one on the outgoing front, with Jadon Sancho the latest big breaking story.
Heading into deadline day, it was made clear that there was plenty of work for Manchester United to do on the outgoings front.
This morning has already seen Antony to Real Betis get the ‘here we go’ as he prepares to travel to Spain to complete the permanent move.
The deal is worth £21.7m initially, with United holding a 50 per cent sell-on, which could be quite valuable for the future.
Rasmus Hojlund could be announced imminently by Napoli, as he completes a loan with a mandatory buy option to the Serie A champions.
Now, a solution for Jadon Sancho has also come out.
Jadon Sancho shouting while playing for Chelsea.
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Are Manchester United planning to trigger Jadon Sancho contract extension?
Back in June, United in Focus exclusively revealed that Sancho was open to joining Aston Villa. It has gone to deadline day, but now it seems the winger is set to join the Birmingham-based outfit.
On transfer deadline day, now, Fabrizio Romano has given Sancho to Villa the ‘here we go’, which will be music to many fans’ ears.
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🚨🟣🔵 BREAKING: Jadon Sancho to Aston Villa, here we go! Deal in place on initial loan from Manchester United.
Green light from United and deal being sealed with formal steps to follow next.
Sancho will join #AVFC. 🏴 pic.twitter.com/F9C8xM50lL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2025
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However, the deal will be a loan, and with Sancho only having 12 months on his contract, it has sparked wonder as to whether United will trigger his optional extra year.
United in Focus understands, via Graeme Bailey, that this contract situation is one that won’t be decided today, as the loan will be completed before finer details are considered.
“Sancho is done between the two clubs now, as we revealed talks began on Sunday, and now it is done between the clubs.
“I am told he relationship that Villa and United have has helped this deal – it is very similar to Marcus Rashford deal.
“He is going to join on loan as finer details are worked on, but I am told United will still have the option to extend Sancho’s deal – he has one year left on his current deal, but with an option.
“Sancho is happy to make the move.”
United in Focus also understands that Villa will cover 80 per cent of his £350k-a-week wages this season, which could rise to 100 per cent based on performances.
Sancho loan should push Emiliano Martinez through to Manchester United
While not guaranteed, Sancho’s loan being completed should now see Emiliano Martinez to United accelerate.
It was reported that Martinez to United was dependent on Sancho, and now that the winger is making the move, Ruben Amorim could get a new goalkeeper.
Martinez has already agreed on personal terms with United, and so this should be a move that comes together relatively soon.
Ultimately, United fans will be thrilled to see the back of Sancho, and hope the club doesn’t consider triggering the extra year in his contract.