Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho could be handed a potential move away from Aston Villa in January after transfer interest from one club in Europe, according to stunning reports.
The 25-year-old left Old Trafford on deadline day back in September and Jadon Sancho completed his loan move to Premier League side Aston Villa.
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On-loan winger Sancho had been linked with both Serie A sides Roma and Juventus back in the summer after his permanent move to Chelsea collapsed.
Chelsea had taken Sancho out on loan for the entirety of the 2024-25 Premier League season and were obligated to make the ex-England star’s move permanent.
However, the Blues had a penalty clause included in their deal for the Manchester United player in 2024 and instead chose to pay a £5m fee to scupper the transfer.
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The former Borussia Dortmund ace has struggled to make a real impact under Villa manager Unai Emery in the 2025-26 Premier League season so far.
Sancho has made all seven of his Premier League appearances from the bench in the current campaign and he has not scored or assisted for the club.
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According to Turkish Football, Fenerbahce have now ‘launched a concerted effort’ to bring the struggling Villa winger to Turkey in the 2026 January transfer window.
It has been reported that the transfer is now ‘being driven’ by Fenerbahce head coach Domenico Tedesco, who has made a ‘specific request’ to the Turkish club.
Turkish Football reports that Domenico Tedesco wants a ‘fast, impactful wide player’ for his first-team squad amid Fenerbahce’s Super Lig title challenge this season.
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Fenerbahce’s stance on Man Utd player Jadon Sancho ahead of the 2026 January transfer window opening
Villa reportedly agreed to cover a hefty 80 per cent of Sancho’s mammoth United wages as part of their loan agreement with the Red Devils back in September.
According to BBC Sport, United’s deal with Villa for Sancho also included ‘easily achievable bonuses’ that would see the player’s full wages covered.
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Sancho is out of contract with United at the end of the 2025-26 Premier League season and is free to speak with clubs outside of England from January.
The former Three Lions international could sign a pre-contract agreement with a club in January ahead of his exit from Old Trafford and Villa Park next summer.
Turkish Football said that Fenerbahce’s ‘management team’ identified Sancho as ‘top of their transfer list,’ despite his difficulties under Villa boss Unai Emery this season.
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