Published 19:29 IST, September 16th 2020

Man United transfer news: Sancho transfer saga to drag on until last day of the window

Man United transfer news: The Red Devils are set to take the transfer saga for Jadon Sancho until the final day of the transfer window, which is on October 5.

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Premier League giants Manchester United are still t giving up in ir pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho with transfer saga set to head into final day of transfer window. It is believed that Red Devils are putting all ir eggs in one basket with a move for Sancho after failing to sign ir or targets this summer. 20-time English champions have secured only one deal so far this summer, signing Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax for a reported £35.7m (€40m) plus add-ons.

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Man United transfer news: Red Devils unwilling to give up on Jadon Sancho transfer

According to reports from talkSPORT, Man United believe that if y extend Jadon Sancho's transfer saga until final week of transfer window, Dortmund will eventually cave in and agree on terms offered by Premier League heavyweights or offer Sancho at a discounted price. United are reportedly prepared to drag out Sancho transfer saga until final day of season with reports claiming that y will match Dortmund's €120 million (£108m) valuation. Multiple reports have claimed that Sancho has already agreed personal terms with United despite Englishman currently in pre-season training with Dortmund squad. 

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Man United transfer news: Failed transfers this summer

Man United were linked with a move for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish but 25-year-old midfielder signed a new five-year contract extension with Villans this week. United also identified Real Madrid's Gareth Bale as a potential alternative to Jadon Sancho but Welshman is w close to joining former club Tottenham Hotspur. Along with rumours linking Bale to Spurs, 31-year-old's Real Madrid teammate, Sergio Reguilon is also on verge of completing a move to Jose Mourinho's side. Although Man United have been linked with Juventus' Douglas Costa and Ivan Perisic, re has been concrete evidence of interest from red side of Manchester. Earlier this week, AS also confirmed that United missed out on signing Ferran Torres from Valencia as Spaniard chose to work under Pep Guardiola instead.

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Sancho has been primary target for Man United this summer and has been linked with club since start of year. However, Dortmund have stood firm on ir stance that Sancho will leave club only if any suitor is willing to pay ir €120 million (£108m) asking price. A few weeks ago, Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc suggested that club isn't obliged to sell any players despite significant €43.9million (£40m) losses due to coronavirus crisis. However, United still feel that Dortmund will eventually be forced to sell Sancho just before transfer window shuts on October 5.

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Im Credits - Dortmund Twitter / Manchester United Instagram

19:29 IST, September 16th 2020