Manchester United are preparing for a critical transfer window after falling short of expectations in both domestic and European competitions.
Ruben Amorim has made it clear that recruitment this summer will focus on youth, versatility and tactical intelligence as United look to reshape the squad.
Alejandro Garnacho is expected to leave the club, and questions remain over on loan attackers like Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford.
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While Sancho’s loan spell at Chelsea has divided opinion within the club, United are reportedly open to cutting their losses — but only if the Londoners meet their demands.
Chelsea’s hesitation in turning Sancho’s loan into a permanent deal is adding further pressure on their search for a new winger, and that decision could have implications at Old Trafford.
According to the Guardian, Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens — a player Manchester United have also been monitoring closely.
The England Under-21 international, valued at £50 million, has emerged as a key target for Chelsea as they look to add a right-footed left winger to their ranks.
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Jamie Gittens, who previously spent time in Chelsea’s academy, fits the club’s youth-first model and is seen as a long-term solution rather than a stop-gap signing.
The London club’s interest in the Dortmund winger comes as doubts linger over their willingness to make Sancho’s move permanent, despite a £25 million clause in place.
While some Chelsea figures remain unconvinced by Sancho’s form, they are also reluctant to incur a £5 million penalty if they decide not to keep him.
United, for their part, remain on the sidelines but are well aware of how this domino effect could influence their own transfer activity.
Should Chelsea go all-in for Gittens, it would likely close the door on a permanent move for Sancho, increasing the likelihood of his return to Carrington this summer.
A decision from Chelsea is expected before the Club World Cup, with the situation around both wingers being closely watched by United’s recruitment team.
Gittens’ arrival at Stamford Bridge could end any hopes of recouping funds from the Sancho saga — a dilemma United will want resolved quickly.
If Chelsea walk away from Jadon Sancho, United may need to get creative to shift the 25-year-old off their books permanently.
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