Jadon Sancho’s future remains in limbo as Manchester United stand firm on selling the winger permanently this summer, but his £250,000-a-week salary is proving to be a significant roadblock. With just a year left on his contract and no route back into Erik ten Hag’s plans, the Red Devils are keen to cut ties and recover a portion of the £73 million they spent in 2021.
Sancho impressed in spells during his loan stint with Chelsea last season, recording five goals and 10 assists in 41 appearances, including a goal in their 4-1 Conference League final win over Real Betis. Yet, Chelsea declined to make the move permanent, opting instead to pay a £5m penalty to break the option-to-buy clause.
Now, United are exploring new destinations for the 25-year-old, with Napoli, Juventus, and Real Betis among the clubs showing interest. However, all suitors are currently leaning toward loan deals, hoping United will cover part of Sancho’s wages — a condition the club flatly rejects. Reports indicate the Red Devils are adamant about offloading him permanently this summer.
Sancho himself is said to be open to a move to Serie A, with Napoli and Juventus monitoring his situation. But unless he agrees to lower his wage demands, any deal remains unlikely. Real Betis also fancy a loan move, especially if they fail to secure Antony from United.
Despite initial demands of £25 million, United may now drop the asking price to £20 million in hopes of attracting serious buyers. That figure could tempt Juventus or Napoli, but only if Sancho is willing to sacrifice a portion of his wages for a fresh start.
If no permanent deal emerges, United may consider extending his contract to allow for a loan exit with the hope of recouping a transfer fee in 2026. While a Saudi move could meet his wage demands, Sancho is reportedly focused on reviving his career in Europe. With pre-season looming, a resolution is urgently needed — but both club and player may have to compromise for this saga to finally conclude.