Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho is prepared to accept a pay-cut to join Barcelona on loan this summer, according to Spanish publication Sport (page 19).
The England international fell out with manager Erik ten Hag at the start of last season and he was subsequently suspended by the club after he refused to apologise.
Sancho returned to Dortmund on loan at the turn of the year. He fared decently for them with three goals and three assists from 21 appearances across all competitions.
Dortmund and Juventus have expressed an interest in signing him permanently, but Sport claim that the duo have been put off by the £51 million price tag from United.
Amidst this, Barcelona have surprisingly entered the pursuit. Sancho’s wages are a main problem, but they have been informed that he is ‘prepared to make an effort’ to join them.
Sport seem to suggest that United have no option but to loan Sancho out for the 2024/25 campaign. Barcelona are currently considered favourites to land his signature.
The 24-year-old publicly criticised the manager after he was left out of the Arsenal game in September.
He has shown no remorse for his social media statement and in our opinion, it is highly unlikely that the forward will play for United again with Ten Hag in the dugout.
The Red Devils will have to cut their losses on Sancho to offload him, but the hierarchy face another stumbling block due to his high wages which could put off suitors.
Sancho currently has two years left on his contract with the option for another 12 months. The ongoing summer appears the best opportunity to secure a good transfer fee.
United should try to attract more interest by lowering their asking price. They may also need to hand a pay-off to the winger to accept a salary reduction at another club.
In case of Barcelona, Sancho appears willing to accept a pay-cut.
The Red Devils should sanction a loan deal only if the Blaugrana accept a buy clause of around £40m which could become mandatory based on certain conditions.
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