JADON SANCHO has landed in Germany ahead of his sensational return to Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United, however, did NOT include a buyout clause in the deal.
On the other hand, Erik ten Hag no longer feels the pressure of winning trophies at Manchester United following the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, SunSport can reveal.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are the Premier League giants following Brazilian sensation Estevao Willian.
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Jadon Sancho landed in Dortmund tonight to seal his loan move from Manchester United, write CHARLIE WYETT and NEIL CUSTIS.
And former Red Devils striker Louis Saha has the “biggest movement failure in Sancho United’s history”.
The English winger will return to his former club on a contract until the end of the season, with the German giants paying just £3m on loan and covering part of his salary.
Dortmund returned from their winter break in Marbella on Tuesday and on Saturday afternoon will travel to Darmstadt for a Bundesliga match; It is unlikely that the English foreigner will be present.
He hasn’t played for United since August and was left out of the squad after a big fight with manager Erik ten Hag.
Sancho, 23, played for Dortmund from 2017 to 2021, making 137 appearances for Dortmund and scoring 50 goals.
Man United will be in action on January 14 when they take on Tottenham at Old Trafford.
Prolific star Joe Hugill has signed a new contract with Manchester United until 2026 with an option for a further year.
The 20-year-old former academy striker was on the bench in Monday’s 2-0 FA Cup win at Wigan.
He has also been linked with a loan deal this month, having been on loan from National League side Altrincham for the final two months of last season.
United said in a statement: “He has developed well this season and trained regularly with the first team, while being on the bench four times.”
Former Aston Villa manager and Borussia Dortmund legend Paul Lambert has backed Jadon Sancho to be a success on his return to BVB.
He told Ladbrokes FanZone: “Jadon Sancho has done a job for Dortmund in his first spell at the club; At times it seemed unplayable.
“Then he went to Manchester United and looked for an explanation as to why things didn’t go his way. You never know how those big moves will play out; whether it’s the club, the character or the way of life in England or in contrast. “to Germany. . . Sometimes things don’t go as planned.
“I’m pretty sure that if I came back to Dortmund we would see a better player. For starters, he would be less watched than at Manchester United and as a result, he would start enjoying his football again, which would be excellent.
Anthony Martial seems determined to terminate his contract with Manchester United despite interest from Marseille, Fenerbahce, LaLiga clubs and the Saudi Pro League.
United have reportedly refused to put in place a clause extending the French striker’s contract for 12 months beyond the end of the season.
Sky Sports claims that Martial and his agent have their future.
And it turns out that the former Monegasque is hesitant to leave in the middle of the season.
Nemanja Matic is reportedly retiring from football after unfulfilled promises from Stade de Rennes.
The former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder joined the Ligue 1 club this summer.
Matic, 35, joined Rennes from Roma in a £1.7million deal and has featured in 19 matches in all competitions. The Serbian, however, is tempted to hang up his boots after a stand-off with the club, according to GFFN.
The report claims that the club’s leaders promised that their young people would be able to go to a foreign school. However, there is no such school in the French city.
The former Serbian foreigner has three children with his wife Aleksandra, son Filip and daughters Anika and Tea.
Matic is said to feel that promises have been fulfilled and believes that his time at the club is over.
The report adds that the 35-year-old emptied his locker at the club on Tuesday. Later, he and his family were seen doing a high-speed exercise bound for Paris.
Ouest-France also claimed that Matic could move to London, where he had a house.
Hayden Hackney’s midweek win over Chelsea makes the Middlesbrough winger the new star of the championship to watch across the league giants.
But England’s Under-21 star is NOT on our list of five hot second-tier clients who could make the move.
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Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke sees more than two men to succeed Erik ten Hag.
The 1999 treble winner believes Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi or Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane will be United’s next manager.
The Red Devils have spluttered along since Alex Ferguson’s glorious 27-year reign ended in 2013.
Ten Hag is the eighth man to manage United since Fergie retired with his last Prem crown.
Yorke, 52, told Footy Accumulators: “I think Roberto De Zerbi has a chance, but that remains to be seen.
“It’s a call to consider, but everyone was given their chance. I don’t see apart from Zidane and De Zerbi.
Jadon Sancho’s “horrendous” saga at Manchester United makes him one of their “biggest transfer failings” ever.
That’s according to former Red Devils striker Louis Saha, as the excluded winger looks set to sign for Borussia Dortmund on loan.
Saha told Paddy Power: “Jadon Sancho is one of Manchester United’s biggest transfer failures – you can’t have that type of quality sidelined because of his mindset.
“You can’t leave him out for six months because of that. The only thing that should stop you is injuries.
“We know it’s pretty good, that’s why it’s not going well.
“You can’t put yourself on that stage and think you’re bigger than the coach. Whatever happens, I’m not Sancho, which is tricky for me as a United player. It’s just awful. “
Sevilla’s drive to beat Everton for Hannibal Mejbri may come with a key clause in his loan.
The Spaniards hope to reach an agreement in which the midfielder’s departure will be permanent next season.
The 20-year-old Tunisian ace has only played 3 times in 10 games in total for United this season.
Harry Redknapp believes Manchester United paid “crazy money” for Rasmus Hojlund.
The £72million summer signing was again goalless in Monday night’s 2-0 FA Cup win at Wigan, having netted just once in 15 Premier League games.
Former Tottenham and West Ham manager Redknapp said: “The lad they’ve bought. What was he, 80 or 90 million pounds? I don’t know how much. Crazy money and he’s still miles away from being the finished article.”
Old Trafford manager Erik ten Hag insists he is confident his 20-year-old former Danish Atalanta striker will be of good use, once he adapts to the English game.
Ex-Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata insists he is hungry to play on after announcing he is leaving Vissel Kobe.
The 35-year-old Spaniard, who has made 41 international appearances, has only played once for the Japanese national team and has been on the bench for five matches.
But the former Valencia and Galatasaray star, who is now a free agent, got a medal thanks to Kobe’s triumph in the 2023 J1 League title.
Mata wrote on Instagram: “I can’t wait to continue enjoying football and I hope to continue winning trophies, possibly the streak will continue!”
EXCLUSIVE: Marseille have announced a belated and frantic attempt to try and bring in Anthony Martial, SunSport has learned.
Reports today claim that the Frenchman is thinking about ending his contract with Manchester United after refusing to sign for Fenerbahce.
But the resources at Old Trafford claim that Marseille’s representatives are still in contact with United regarding Martial’s loan option in this January transfer window.
However, any deal depends on the player’s willingness to return to their home country, which can become a sticking point.
Our source said: “Interest remains high in Anthony. His inventory is possibly low at Manchester United, but European clubs are interested in him.
“Marseille lead United and are in contact with United for Anthony’s loan in January.
“The challenge is the player himself. As it stands, he plans to close his deal and duties this summer.
“Anthony sees his next move as crucial, so he has no plans to rush into making any decisions over his future.”
Jadon Sancho has shown his departure from Manchester United on social networks.
The 23-year-old winger is expected to sign on loan from Borussia Dortmund for the rest of the season.
Sancho insinuated that the deal was closed because he liked an article about journalist Fabrizio Romano’s move.
The tweet claims that the winger will travel to Germany today.
He also claims that Dortmund will have the option to buy him once the loan ends and will only pay a portion of his salary.
Reports suggest that Sancho earns £290,000-a-week at Man Utd and his parent club will have to cover a third of his salary.
Former Manchester United icon Lee Sharpe has criticised Marcus Rashford’s FA Cup against Wigan.
Rashford helped United beat the Latics 2-0 at the DW Stadium to advance to the competition’s fourth round and ease pressure on under-fire manager Erik ten Hag.
The striker set up Diogo Dalot’s opener and played an important role in the attack that led to a penalty that Bruno Fernandes converted to seal the win.
However, Sharpe insists England’s foreigner is still far from the surprising form of last season, in which he scored 30 goals and 11 assists in 56 appearances.
The midfielder does not know what caused this slump in form which has seen the 26-year-old record just three goals and six assists in 25 appearances this season.
However, the former England foreigner was not satisfied with Rashford’s lack of “intent” and “purpose” in the opening minutes of the game.
The 52-year-old also criticised the United star for “walking” when he played fast.
Sharpe told SunSport on behalf of Fruity Slots: “Last season was incredible. He was a bit of a shining light when the manager came in and this season he doesn’t seem to have been up to the task.
“I don’t know whether it’s a confidence thing, whether he’s got something going on off the pitch that’s concerned him a little bit. But he doesn’t seem as focused as direct.”
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Sevilla have taken the lead in the race to loan Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri.
La Liga is reportedly already in talks with the 27-year-old Tunisian star about a loan deal.
Everton are believed to be Mejbri’s admirer in the Premier League.
But he’ll most likely be gone until the end of the season.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he will “consider everything” in the existing window.
Jadon Sancho tops the list of conceivable outgoing players, with other Red Devils expected to stick around at the end of the season.
And a new striker is understood to be on Ten Hag’s watchlist for January.
The Dutchman said: “We are everything, so what is the most productive interest of the players and also the most productive interest for us, the team, for Manchester United.
“So let’s see how we move forward in the window. “
Man United will be in action on January 14 when they take on Tottenham at Old Trafford.
PSV Eindhoven have reportedly formalised the signing of Manchester United’s pariah Facundo Pellistri.
The Uruguayan star has struggled to impress Erik ten Hag, who is in a position to let the winger pass in the January transfer window.
Pellistri featured in United’s 2-0 victory against Wigan on Monday for the first time since September.
But this may be his last game for a while, as he will be the next star to leave the club this month, according to the Daily Mail.
The report claims Ten Hag is willing to let Pellistri go meaning PSV has confirmed their interest in the Uruguayan international.
The Eredivis side are expected to enter into talks with United about a potential loan.
However, they probably won’t be alone, as MLS giants LA Galaxy are also interested in the winger.
Erik ten Hag has revealed that he expects 3 players to return to his squad.
The coach insisted that Christian Eriksen, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount could return within a fortnight.
He said: “Yeah. I think there will be some players, I think it’s hopeful that they can be back at the weekend.
“So I’m talking about Christian Eriksen, Luke Shaw.
“Harry maybe, Mason, I think you wish a few more days or a week. “
Former Manchester United star Juan Mata has insisted he continue his career in the game after leaving Japanese club Vissel Kobe.
He wrote on social media: “Thank you so much to all my teammates and everyone who is part of Vissel Kobe for those months with you.
“It was an incredibly engaging experience that ended in the most productive way imaginable, making history and winning the championship for the first time for our club.
“I am so happy to have been a part of his family at such an important time that will be remembered forever!I wish you all the best for the future!
“Of course, thank you so much to our fans, you are my greatest special memory of those months, and I will keep your love and respect with me forever. Amazing people, amazing culture. I’ve learned a lot from you.
“I’m looking forward to continuing to enjoy football elsewhere and to keep winning trophies, may the streak continue!”
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Hannibal Mejbri is set to move to Everton, after Sean Dyche made him his “number one target”.
Hannibal turned down the chance to play for Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations until a transfer in January.
And Old Trafford resources say he is on the verge of accepting an offer from Goodison.
The source said: “Everton as a player and Manchester United are pleased that he is on loan. They would prefer him to stay in the Premier League as it would provide a greater barometer and benchmark for his talent as a player. “
“If he can be loaned out to Everton and make a good impression, he might work his way up to content at United.
“He’s highly regarded at United and through Ten Hag, but he’ll get more opportunities at Everton. Sean Dyche is a big fan and believes the player can give their game another edge. It has the number one priority in January.
Wayne Rooney, Manchester United’s most sensible goalscorer of all time, has attracted attention for the first time since his sacking as Birmingham City manager.
Rooney, 38, wore a hooded puffer jacket to stave off the northern frost as he filled his car up with petrol.
They won just two of their 15 games after John Eustace retired in October, with Birmingham collapsing in the league.
Former Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe says Marcus Rashford wants to temporarily improve his form to stay in United’s starting XI.
He told Fruity Slots: “I don’t know if it’s a confidence issue, if there’s something off the pitch that worries him a little bit, but he doesn’t appear as focused or direct in his football anymore.
“I don’t know what’s going on in his head, whether it’s something off the pitch, whether he’s thinking of the game too much… but this year he just seems to have dropped off the face of a cliff.
“Now he’s one of the veteran players and he’ll have to set an example for everyone. When the club lacks experienced first-team players, they want to set the tone. Against Wigan, I imagine he may have played with a bit more pace, directness and authority within himself.
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