In a surprising turn of events, Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho is on the verge of joining Italian giants Juventus.
According to The Sun, Juventus is keen to secure Sancho’s services on loan in January, with a £60 million permanent move slated for next summer.
In order to seal the deal, Juventus is requesting that Man United cover half of Sancho’s wages while he is on loan.
Rumors had circulated linking Sancho with a move back to his former club, Borussia Dortmund. However, recent reports suggest that the talented winger is more inclined to join a club in Serie A, making Juventus a preferred destination for the 23-year-old.
Notably, Spanish La Liga side Barcelona has also expressed interest in securing a loan for the England star during the January transfer window.
Sancho’s future at Man United appeared bleak after an altercation with manager Erik ten Hag, which led to public criticism from the Dutchman regarding the player’s commitment and performance during training.
In response, Sancho issued a public statement asserting that he had been unfairly singled out by Ten Hag, claiming to be a “scapegoat”. This clash ultimately resulted in the winger’s ban from all of Man United’s first-team facilities.
While Sancho’s teammates at Man United have urged him to apologize to Ten Hag, it seems that he remains firm in his decision not to do so. Consequently, it appears inevitable that Sancho will depart Old Trafford during the January transfer window.
Since joining Man United from Dortmund in 2021, Sancho has made 82 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals and providing six assists.
