Man United transfer news: Red Devils consider Watford’s Ismaila Sarr as Sancho alternative

Heading into final week of summer transfer window, Man United are still t giving up on ir pursuit of Jadon Sancho despite Dortmund’s firm stance on player. Although it is reported that Red Devils believe Dortmund will be forced to sell star winger, Red Devils are w eyeing a back-up signing if ir plan for Sancho fails. United have reportedly made an 'enquiry' over Watford ace Ismaila Sarr’s availability with 22-year-old valued at around £40 million (€44m) by relegated Hornets.

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Man United transfer news: Red Devils enquire over Ismaila Sarr transfer

According to reports from Telegraph, Man United have turned ir attention towards signing of Watford star Ismaila Sarr this summer. It is reported that United have made an 'enquiry' over availability of Sarr this week. Senegalese caught eye of several suitors in Premier League last season with his explosive pace and ability to ghost past defenders. Even Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool were monitoring Sarr’s situation at Watford before Reds eventually splashed cash to sign Diogo Jota from Wolves.

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Sarr joined Watford in summer of 2019 from French club Stade Rennais in a club-record deal worth £30 million (€33m) on a five-year contract. Although Sarr took some time to adapt to Premier League, he finished season with five goals and four assists but failed to keep Watford in England's top tier. Hornets are w reportedly open to selling ir prized asset if any club is willing to match ir £40 million (€44m) asking price.

During course of summer transfer window, Man United have mand to make only one signing so far - Donny van de Beek from Ajax. United suffered defeat in ir opening Premier League game against Crystal Palace before narrowly scraping past Brighton last weekend and United faithful are er to see some new faces in squad. Sarr could potentially be on Man United's list of signings before deadline day if Solskajer fails to negotiate a deal for Sancho. 

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Jadon Sancho latest: United's Sancho alternatives

According to reports from BILD, Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has hinted that Sancho won't be leaving Dortmund this summer. However, Red Devils are prepared to take this situation into final day of transfer window to pressure Dortmund into selling ir 20-year-old attacker. United had previously been linked with Juventus' Douglas Costa and Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic as potential Sancho alternatives but those rumours have since cooled down. United were also keen on signing Gareth Bale from Real Madrid before Tottenham re-signed  Welshman. 

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