Jadon Sancho Demands Manchester United Pay Part of Wages Amid Transfer Standoff
TBR Football reports exclusively that Jadon Sancho has formally communicated his future intentions to Manchester United, as the club pushes to offload the winger ahead of the 2025/26 season. The situation is developing into a tense standoff between player and club over financial terms.
Sancho’s Chelsea Loan Nears Conclusion Amid Uncertainty
Sancho spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Chelsea after a public fallout with Erik ten Hag. That loan agreement included a £25 million obligation to buy, contingent on Chelsea's discretion. If the Blues decline the permanent deal, they must reportedly pay a £5 million penalty to United.
While Chelsea have shown interest in keeping Sancho, sources close to the club reveal that a permanent move hinges on the player accepting a significant wage reduction—a condition Sancho is currently unwilling to meet.
Jadon Sancho Refuses to Budge on £300,000-a-Week Wages
According to TBR Football’s Graeme Bailey, Sancho insists that Manchester United must subsidize part of his salary for any potential loan or transfer to go through. Sancho’s current wages exceed £300,000 per week, a major roadblock for interested clubs.
United, however, are standing firm. Despite being open to letting Sancho leave for under £30 million—far less than the £73 million they paid Borussia Dortmund in 2021—the club has no intention of paying a portion of his wages. Officials believe the reduced fee should be enough to attract serious bidders.
Interest from Borussia Dortmund, Napoli, and Aston Villa Falters Over Wages
Several clubs have shown interest in signing Sancho this summer:
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Borussia Dortmund are keen on a reunion but cannot afford his current salary.
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Napoli have held discussions but are also priced out due to wage demands.
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Aston Villa are monitoring the situation but face the same financial limitations.
As it stands, no deal is in place, and if the situation remains unresolved by pre-season, Sancho is not expected to be part of new manager Ruben Amorim’s first-team plans.
Manchester United's Summer Clear-Out: Rashford, Garnacho, and Onana Could Follow
Sancho isn't the only high-profile name on the chopping block. Manchester United are planning a major summer overhaul to reshape their squad under Amorim. The club has already secured Matheus Cunha and is in pursuit of Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, but new signings will depend on key player exits.
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Marcus Rashford is attracting interest from Aston Villa but reportedly prefers a move to Barcelona.
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Andre Onana could leave for AS Monaco, with the French side closely watching his situation.
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Alejandro Garnacho, following a fallout with Amorim, has been told to find a new club.
What’s Next for Sancho and United?
With time ticking down before the start of pre-season, the Jadon Sancho transfer saga remains unresolved. United are determined to reduce their wage bill, while Sancho is unwilling to compromise on salary without compensation.
Whether a solution will be found remains to be seen—but it’s clear that Sancho’s future at Old Trafford is over, and the club’s transfer business will revolve heavily around outgoings in the coming weeks.