Borussia Dortmund harbour Jadon Sancho confusion as Manchester United prepare to sell
The 2024/25 season has become a chapter in Manchester United’s history that no Red Devils fan would want to see again. 15th place in the Premier League, a Europa League final loss to Spurs, and now elimination from any European competition in 2025/26—all of these paint a picture of disintegration. The arrival of Ruben Amorim raised some hopes in the middle of the previous season, but the mid-season change did not change the entire equation. Questions have been raised about the direction of the club and the state of the players.
Meanwhile, the signings of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo are reviving hopes in the fans. The club have also indicated a long-term strategy by bringing in young Diogo Leon. However, for the players who do not fit Amorim’s thinking, the solution is still incomplete. Marcus Rashford has already moved to Barcelona, but Jadon Sancho’s case is still stuck. The Red Devils have not been able to sell the right-winger in this transfer window so far.
Sancho and Dortmund: All Over Again?
We had earlier reported that Borussia Dortmund want to sign the 25-year-old winger, and he is even willing to accept half his £14m salary if he wants to return. Now, Sky Sports Germany’s report, as relayed by Daily Mail, states that Dortmund are confused. They feel that going back to the same path again and again is not right. Chelsea and United have not considered the English winger, and that is what is holding Dortmund back from making a decision. The report also reveals that United are willing to let him go for just €20m.
Sancho’s identity and attempt to rebuild
Borussia Dortmund harbour Jadon Sancho confusion as Manchester United prepare to sell.
There are questions within the Dortmund camp surrounding re-signing Sancho
There is no doubt about Sancho’s talent. At 25, he still has the flair to tear apart any Bundesliga defence. The English winger can run into space and have an advantage in one-on-one situations. However, his lack of confidence and absence from top-level football over the past two years have blurred his identity.
It’s painful to see the career of a player like Sancho being ruined like this. Amorim must talk to Dortmund directly or look for other options. Every day that’s delayed is making Sancho’s value drop further. If the player is willing to take a pay cut, the club should not back down. A clean break is better for both parties.
United must now stop being hesitant and act swiftly. Keeping Sancho out of the squad, not selling him, not sending him on loan—these are all useless talks. Amorim needs to work with the sporting director to come up with a concrete plan as soon as possible. Whether it’s Dortmund or any other club, keeping this deal on hold is not in anyone’s interest. The Red Devils will now have to convince the Bundesliga club to sign the English winger, and a return to the Bundesliga will be perfect for Sancho.