Published 12:46 IST, September 18th 2020

Sancho transfer OFF? Dortmund star to stay in Germany as Man United eye Watford's Sarr

The Sancho transfer to Man United is unlikely to materialise this summer with the Red Devils now keen on signing Watford's Ismaila Sarr as his alternative.

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Jadon Sancho transfer talks haven't failed to excite Manchester United faithful, most of whom still believe that winger will seal a move to Old Trafford this summer. However, Borussia Dortmund's firm stand on keeping ir prized asset has compelled Red Devils to look for alternatives. Watford winger Ismaila Sarr has w emerged as surprise talent that could run down flank in famous red shirt this season. 

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Sancho transfer talks have failed to materialise despite several rounds of discussion spanning months. Man United transfer news suggests that Red Devils are reluctant to meet valuation set by Dortmund for England international. Bundesliga heavyweights have slapped a £108 million price tag on Sancho, an amount Man United do t wish to pay. 

With Sancho transfer talks unable to materialise on a positive te, a report by  Independent states that Man United have begun looking at alternatives for Dortmund winger. Man United transfer news this week suggests that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has asked club to rope in Watford winger Ismaila Sarr.

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Man United transfer news: Ismaila Sarr an alternative for Sancho transfer 

Ismaila Sarr was one of standout performers for Watford despite disappointing campaign that saw m being relegated to Championship. According to several media reports in England, Watford will expect Red Devils to pay a minimum of £30 million for 22-year-old. Besides Sarr, Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale was also being lined up. However, Welshman's former club Tottenham Hotspur seem to have edged past Old Trafford outfit in agreeing a deal with Los Blancos.  

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Man United transfer news: Sancho content at Dortmund 

Besides Man United, defending Premier League champions Liverpool are also in race to sign Senegal winger. Daily Mail suggests that Liverpool have begun working on signing, with Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara already on his way to England. Meanwhile, in latest update on Sancho transfer, winger has informed Dortmund that although he is content with his stay at club, he would be happy if a move to Man United were to materialise.

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12:46 IST, September 18th 2020