Manchester United have made an improved bid for England and Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, a deal that is believed to be worth more than €87m.
The proposed structure of the bid would see the Red devils pay more up front fee with the rest as add-ons; united had their initial bid of €78m up front plus around £8m in add-ons rejected by Dortmund.
According to latest reports, Borussia Dortmund are believed to be considering the latest offer, although reports coming from Germany indicate that they value Sancho in excess of €95m.
This time there is a willingness from both parties to get a deal done with Sancho’s current deal with Borussia Dortmund expiring in the summer of 2023.
Manchester United remain the most “realistic destination” for Sancho – although other clubs like Barcelona, Chelsea and PSG are still interested in the versatile winger
Jadon Sancho is currently on international duty with England at Euro 2020 but he has not started for the three Lions in their two opening matches.
Jadon Sancho in an interview with talkSPORT was Asked if his future is an unwanted distraction ahead of Euro 2020
“You know, there’s always going to be speculation, especially when you do well”.
It’s just how you handle that on the pitch and just keep doing what you’re doing”.
“If you keep on doing that then I’m sure that won’t be a problem because the main thing is my football and that’s what I’m focused on at the moment.”
Fabrizio Romano, the sky sports transfer expert believes Sancho is a prime target for Manchester United this summer and is on Top of their transfer list
“Of course all the boys have a lot of questions, you know,” he added.
“I feel like that’s with a lot of players because we’re all such great young talents and, you know, when you do well – again, like I said – speculation is always going to come around.
“Again, I just tell the boys, ‘look, I’m just focused on football at the moment’ and we just focus on the Euros, step by step.”