AS Roma Make Official Move For Jadon Sancho As Negotiations With Manchester United Heat Up

AS Roma have officially bid to sign Jadon Sancho from Manchester United. They are offering a £20 million permanent deal. Roma are open to a loan with an obligation to buy, hoping for a quick agreement before the transfer window closes.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Jadon Sancho‘s time at Manchester United seems to be ending. He has not played for United since August 2023 and missed the recent US summer tour. United have told him to find a new club, and he has been training away from the first team. Roma‘s offer includes a permanent transfer worth £20 million and a loan with a buy clause. The offer is now being considered by United and Sancho’s representatives. Roma have also contacted Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey to strengthen their attack before the new Serie A season begins.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Jadon Sancho’s career at Manchester United has struggled recently. After signing for £73 million in 2021, he has only 12 goals and 6 assists in 82 appearances. He spent the last 18 months on loan at Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea but has not regained his best form. United want to move several fringe players this summer, with Sancho’s £250,000-a-week salary being a major concern. Meanwhile, Roma finished fifth in Serie A last season and plan to challenge for the title, aiming to add proven quality to their wide positions and negotiating easy conditions for a loan-to-buy deal.

WHAT’S NEXT?

The decision now lies with Manchester United and Sancho. Roma hope to finalize talks soon to secure the winger before their Serie A opener against Bologna. United begin their Premier League season this weekend, facing Arsenal as they aim to improve from what was a poor campaign last season, where they finished 15th. As key attacking changes occur, Sancho’s future should be resolved well before the transfer deadline. Roma, aiming to close the gap to fourth-place Juventus, see Sancho as a possible game-changer this season. Their next match against Bologna is the first test for any new arrivals, with Roma currently just five points behind Napoli in the Serie A standings.