Roma Submit Formal Offer for Manchester United’s Marginalised Sancho Amid Ongoing Transfer Saga

Key Takeaways:

• Roma have submitted a bid to sign England international Jadon Sancho, who has not started for Manchester United since the 2023 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley
• The precise value of Roma’s offer has not been disclosed and it remains uncertain whether United have accepted the proposal
• Juventus, set to compete in this season’s Champions League, are also expressing interest in the 25-year-old winger

Transfer Developments and Interested Parties

Roma have signalled their intent to bring Jadon Sancho to Serie A by making a formal approach to Manchester United. Sancho, now 25, has been separated from first-team training at United, underlining his marginal status within Erik ten Hag’s plans. Manchester United sources have withheld details regarding the size of the Italian club’s bid and whether it has been accepted. Nevertheless, the offer underlines active interest in acquiring the former Borussia Dortmund forward before the transfer window closes on 1 September.

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Juventus, who, unlike Roma, have secured Champions League football for the current season, are also monitoring the situation closely and are reported as being keen on securing Sancho’s services.

Sancho’s Recent Club Movements

Sancho returned to Manchester United in the summer after a loan spell at Chelsea, which concluded with the Stamford Bridge club paying a £5m penalty to terminate their obligation to purchase him outright. His lack of competitive action since the 2023 FA Cup final loss to Manchester City at Wembley has further fuelled speculation over his future.

Transfer Window Dynamics: Permanent and Loan Possibilities

Discussions have suggested Roma could also be considering a loan deal that includes conditional clauses, potentially leading to a permanent move at the season’s end. However, this scenario is complicated by Sancho’s current contract, which is set to expire next summer. While Manchester United possess an option to extend his deal by a further year, it is unclear if the club would exercise this right given Sancho’s current wage demands.

United are prioritising Sancho’s permanent departure before 1 September. However, sources indicate that if a sale cannot be completed as the deadline approaches, the club may entertain a loan offer in order to relieve a significant portion of their wage obligations.

Players Isolated Ahead of Potential Exits

Since the start of pre-season last month, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, and Tyrrell Malacia have all been training separately from manager Ruben Amorim’s squad. The club expects these players to depart before the transfer window concludes.