Published 11:51 IST, September 22nd 2020
Sancho to United unlikely after Dortmund chief's statement, winger to stay in Germany
Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl has reiterated that Sancho will remain a Dortmund player for the season. The Sancho to United deal, therefore, appears to be off.
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Jon Sancho transfer to Manchester United, which has been through several rounds of hard-hitting negotiations, is likely to end on a sour te for Red Devils. Borussia Dortmund chief of football Sebastian Kehl insists that England international will continue at Signal Iduna Park at least for a season more, bringing curtains down on Sancho to United talks, at least for summer.
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Dortmund chief ends Sancho to United speculation
According to Ruhr Nachrichten, Sancho to United talks have ended abruptly for w. Speaking to same outlet, Dortmund chief Kehl insisted that Sancho is a Dortmund player and he shall continue to remain so. Earlier last week, Kehl claimed that England winger will continue at Signal Iduna Park, and has reiterated same.
Dortmund chief claims it was necessary for club to openly put to rest Sancho to United talks, terming it an "important responsibility". He went on to assert that Jon Sancho is a key player for club and his departure will weaken team.
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Man United transfer news: Sancho to United ends abruptly
This isn't, however, first time Dortmund have rubbished Sancho to United talks. A month back, Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc h also claimed that winger will continue at club. Reports claim that German outfit h issued a deline for Man United to sign 20-year-old, which ended back in August.
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Despite initial talks with Dortmund chiefs, Red Devils could t come to terms with valuation set by Bundesliga giants. Sancho to United talks could t materialise with Red Devils unwilling to pay £108 million. Some reports also hinted that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has identified alternatives for English winger.
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Man United were keen on signing Gareth Bale on loan from Real Mrid as an alternative. However, Old Trafford outfit failed to come to table in time and Tottenham Hotspur agreed a deal to sign Wales international on a season-long loan. Aside from Bale, Man United are also interested in signing Watford winger Ismaila Sarr, who is also on Liverpool's transfer list.
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Im courtesy: Jon Sancho Twitter
11:51 IST, September 22nd 2020