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.
The Jadon Sancho transfer talks haven't failed to excite the Manchester United faithful, most of whom still believe that the winger will seal a move to Old Trafford this summer. However, Borussia Dortmund's firm stand on keeping their prized asset has compelled the Red Devils to look for alternatives. Watford winger Ismaila Sarr has now emerged as the surprise talent that could run down the flank in the famous red shirt this season.
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The Sancho transfer talks have failed to materialise despite several rounds of discussion spanning months. Man United transfer news suggests that the Red Devils are reluctant to meet the valuation set by Dortmund for the England international. The Bundesliga heavyweights have slapped a £108 million price tag on Sancho, an amount Man United do not wish to pay.
With the Sancho transfer talks unable to materialise on a positive note, a report by The Independent states that Man United have begun looking at alternatives for the Dortmund winger. Man United transfer news this week suggests that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has asked the club to rope in Watford winger Ismaila Sarr.
Man United transfer news: Ismaila Sarr an alternative for Sancho transfer
Ismaila Sarr was one of the standout performers for Watford despite the disappointing campaign that saw them being relegated to the Championship. According to several media reports in England, Watford will expect the Red Devils to pay a minimum of £30 million for the 22-year-old. Besides Sarr, Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale was also being lined up. However, the Welshman's former club Tottenham Hotspur seem to have edged past the Old Trafford outfit in agreeing a deal with Los Blancos.
Man United transfer news: Sancho content at Dortmund
Besides Man United, defending Premier League champions Liverpool are also in the race to sign the Senegal winger. Daily Mail suggests that Liverpool have begun working on the signing, with Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara already on his way to England. Meanwhile, in the latest update on the Sancho transfer, the winger has informed Dortmund that although he is content with his stay at the club, he would be happy if a move to Man United were to materialise.
Image courtesy: Borussia Dortmund Twitter/ Watford Instagram
Updated 12:46 IST, September 18th 2020