Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is set to join Aston Villa on loan, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the deal late on transfer deadline day. The agreement comes after weeks of uncertainty around Sancho’s future, with the 24-year-old rejecting multiple opportunities earlier in the window.
Jadon Sancho has been available throughout the summer, yet moves to other European clubs fell through. Roma made an offer which United were ready to accept, but the player turned it down. Turkish side Besiktas also held talks over a potential deal, though Sancho dismissed that possibility, showing little interest in a switch to the Süper Lig. His high wage demands proved another stumbling block for clubs attempting to take him on.
Villa win the race for Sancho’s signature
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa emerged late in the window as serious contenders, keeping alive Sancho’s hopes of staying in Europe’s top leagues. Reports surfaced on Sunday that Villa were working on a deal, and Romano has now confirmed an agreement is in place for an initial loan. The transfer gives Sancho a fresh chance to reignite his Premier League career in a side competing at the top end of the table.
United gave the green light to Villa’s approach after it became clear that other options were either rejected or unworkable. Formal steps are expected to follow swiftly, with Sancho joining up with Villa in the coming days.
The England international has struggled to cement his place at Old Trafford, but a move to Villa Park offers a new environment, regular football, and the chance to revive his career under Emery. For Villa, the addition brings depth and creativity to their attack as they push on in both domestic and European competitions this season.
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