Serie A giants AS Roma are reportedly keen on signing 25-year-old English playmaker Jadon Sancho from Manchester United.
According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, AS Roma have not given up on 25‑year‑old Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho despite having an offer rejected earlier this week.
The Giallorossi have secured an agreement to sign Leon Bailey from Aston Villa, and the Jamaican international is now hoping to convince Sancho to join the Serie A club as well. The 25‑year‑old England international needs to leave Manchester United to get his career back on track. He will be desperate to play regularly, and AS Roma will be able to provide him with that opportunity.
He has no future at Manchester United, and they will not want to keep him at the club beyond this summer. The Red Devils will be desperate to get rid of the player, and it remains to be seen whether AS Roma can secure the move before the window closes.
The Serie A outfit need more quality and depth in the attacking unit, and Sancho would be an excellent acquisition. He has the quality to thrive in Italy, and he could make an instant impact. The player was heavily linked with Juventus as well, but they have not been able to get the deal done.
Manchester United paid a premium when they signed the Englishman from Borussia Dortmund, but the move has not worked out. The player has struggled in the Premier League, and this would be the right time for him to move on and take on a fresh challenge.
Italy move could be ideal for Sancho
The lower intensity of Serie A football might be a good fit for him. The Manchester United flop should be at the peak of his career, and regular football in Rome could bring out the best in him. With the World Cup coming up next year, he needs to play more often in order to boost his chances of playing for England.
Meanwhile, Bailey has shown his quality in England, and he will look to make his mark in Italy now. It remains to be seen whether the Jamaican international can hit the ground running at AS Roma, establish himself as a key player for the club, and convince Sancho to join him at Stadio Olimpico.