Aston Villa and Manchester United in Final Talks Over Jadon Sancho on Deadline Day

Aston Villa and Manchester United are in intense talks about Jadon Sancho, with pressure on Deadline Day for the winger to make a swift decision on his future amid interest from abroad.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Aston Villa are hoping to sign Jadon Sancho on loan from Manchester United before the transfer window closes on Tuesday night. United, eager to offload the England international as he enters the final year of his contract, are understood to want to sanction a permanent departure. Meanwhile, the Red Devils are pressing ahead in their pursuit of Villa’s Emi Martínez as they look to resolve their long-standing goalkeeping issues. Although the clubs are holding talks over two players, each deal is being handled separately. Villa are also hopeful of wrapping up the free signing of former United defender Victor Lindelöf as they continue their summer reshuffle. As per reports, Aston Villa hopes that Victor Lindelöf will strengthen their defense for the upcoming Premier League season .

THE SEASON SO FAR FOR THE CLUBS AND PLAYERS

Ruben Amorim has freshened up his Red Devils squad this summer after enduring a disappointing fifteenth-place Premier League finish last term. So far, results in the ongoing season have also been inconsistent, with Manchester United currently sitting in the top half of the Premier League table after one draw, one win and one loss . Goalkeeping mistakes from André Onana and Altay Bayindir have cost United important points recently, and Martínez, who has been ever-present for Villa these past few seasons, has reportedly accepted the move to United. Sancho endured a difficult campaign last season, making only a handful of appearances and registering just one assist, as he played only off the bench after Christmas following a high-profile fallout with his employers. In the last league season, Jadon Sancho played 14 league games and scored only 2 goals, which further emphasizes his struggles.

WHAT NEXT?

All parties must make rapid progress on Deadline Day. The onus is on Sancho to make a decision quickly, whether he wants to join Villa or explore a potential move outside of Europe, as the clock ticks towards the window shutting at 23:00 BST (18:00 ET). If United fail in their bid to land Martínez, they have explored alternative options, including Senne Lammens of Royal Antwerp, whom Aston Villa have approached for. Aston Villa’s next Premier League fixture is a tough away trip to face Everton after the international break. The Toffees currently sit in 5th position having taken six points from three matches, as opposed to Villa’s 19th place in the standings, only above Wolves, and a win for Emery’s side could see them leapfrog many teams and finally put their season in the correct path. Meanwhile, United will take on Manchester City, who sit one point behind after two back to back losses, amid an ongoing goalkeeping crisis that Amorim will be hoping to resolve before the transfer deadline.