Jadon Sancho Poised for Aston Villa Switch as United Pursue Emiliano Martinez

Key Takeaways:

• Jadon Sancho entered discussions regarding a deadline day move to Aston Villa, following his loan stints at Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea in the past 18 months
• Manchester United have contacted Aston Villa over goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, with any deal dependent on Sancho leaving Old Trafford
• United reached agreements to offload Antony, Rasmus Hojlund, and Tyrell Malacia, with Antony completing a £21.5m transfer to Real Betis including a 50 per cent sell-on clause

Sancho Set for Villa Park Opportunity

Jadon Sancho finds himself at the centre of a potential last-minute transfer to Aston Villa, as Manchester United step up efforts to resolve his uncertain future. The 25-year-old winger, reportedly earning £250,000 per week at United, had previously declined an offer from Roma earlier in the window. Now, Villa Park may offer him a route to revitalise his career after an underwhelming tenure at Old Trafford since his £73million signing in 2022.

After initially returning to Borussia Dortmund on loan for the latter half of the 2023/24 campaign, Sancho then joined Chelsea on a season-long loan in 2024/25. Villa manager Unai Emery is keen to inject creativity into his side, who have yet to open their Premier League account this season.

🚨 Aston Villa are working on a Deadline Day move for Jadon Sancho.#MUFC also still trying to add a goalkeeper, with Emi Martinez and Senne Lammens both under active consideration. pic.twitter.com/D6tf0uBQL4

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) September 1, 2025

United’s Goalkeeper Hunt Involves Martinez and Lammers

Manchester United are simultaneously exploring transfer options for a new goalkeeper ahead of the 7pm transfer deadline. Emiliano Martinez has emerged as a target, but any move for the Villa shot-stopper is reportedly contingent upon Sancho’s departure in the opposite direction. United have also sounded out Royal Antwerp’s 23-year-old Senne Lammers, as they seek to address unconvincing starts from Altay Bayindir and Andre Onana this season.

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has stated that United’s pursuit of Martinez hinges on the outcome of the negotiations over Sancho. Meanwhile, discussions with Lammers remain ongoing as a potential alternative.

Outgoing Transfers Accelerate at Old Trafford

Manchester United’s transfer business has gathered pace in the closing hours of the window. Antony’s return to Real Betis—following a productive loan spell—has been formalised at £21.5m, including a 50 per cent sell-on clause, just three years after the 25-year-old’s £85.5m arrival from Ajax.

Rasmus Hojlund, aged 22, is set to link up with Scott McTominay at Napoli on an initial loan, with a £38m option to make the deal permanent should he impress in Serie A. Tyrell Malacia is currently negotiating terms with Spanish outfit Elche.

Earlier in the window, Marcus Rashford secured a loan to Barcelona after contributing four goals and six assists during his spell under Unai Emery at Aston Villa, while Alejandro Garnacho departed to Chelsea in a £40m deal on Saturday.