Jadon Sancho’s tenure at Manchester United seems to be nearing its end, with the winger likely to depart in January following his prolonged absence from the senior squad under manager Erik ten Hag.
The 23-year-old found himself sidelined after actions taken in the aftermath of Manchester United’s defeat to Arsenal in early September, actions for which Sancho has yet to issue an apology. Displeased with the winger’s conduct and training standards, Manager Ten Hag left him out of the squad for the North London clash, leading to Sancho openly questioning his manager’s credibility.
With the unresolved conflict, Sancho is poised to leave Old Trafford in January, attracting interest from various clubs worldwide.
In an exclusive Daily Briefing column for CaughtOffside, transfer expert Ben Jacobs provides insights into Sancho’s potential destinations. While interest comes from European clubs, Jacobs singles out one particular club to watch.
“Jadon Sancho is almost certain to leave Manchester United in January. There is both European and Saudi interest,” Jacobs reports.
“However, many European clubs are interested in a ‘try before you buy’ type deal, meaning either a straight loan or one with an option to buy.
“Al-Hilal could be one to watch for Sancho. They prioritize replacing Neymar during his long-term ACL injury, but not necessarily with a like-for-like profile. They want a goalscorer. While Sancho hasn’t been tempted by a Saudi move in the past, dealmakers aren’t put off by rejections…”
As Sancho’s departure from Manchester United looms, the football world awaits the resolution of his future, with Al-Hilal emerging as a potential destination.
