Aston Villa is reportedly eyeing a potential summer transfer move for Manchester United’s winger, Jadon Sancho. The 23-year-old player, who was previously a part of the Manchester City academy, made the switch to their rivals at Old Trafford in the summer of 2021 from Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. However, Sancho has encountered challenges in finding his rhythm at Manchester United, enduring a period of exclusion from the team following the World Cup last year.
Manager Erik ten Hag spoke about Sancho’s performance, noting a fluctuation in his level of play over time. While the winger began the league with strong performances, there was a subsequent drop in his form. The reasons behind this decline remained unclear, as such variations can sometimes develop gradually.
CaughtOffside, a source for football news, has indicated that Aston Villa is potentially considering a late-stage approach to acquire Jadon Sancho. This adds to Villa’s active summer, marked by signings such as Moussa Diaby, Pau Torres, and Youri Tielemans.
Exchange Between Jadon Sancho and Leon Bailey Amid Transfer Speculation
During the final days of April, a match between Manchester United and Aston Villa ended in a 1-0 victory for United in the Premier League. Prior to this encounter, Jadon Sancho had issued a warning to Villa following a previous match where Manchester United squandered a two-goal lead, resulting in a 2-2 draw against Tottenham. Sancho expressed his disappointment at the outcome and looked ahead to the next game.
Leon Bailey, a player who had appeared 33 times for Unai Emery’s team in the Premier League, responded to Sancho’s post, playfully stating, “Let’s see about making things right,” along with a laughing emoji. After Bruno Fernandes scored the decisive goal between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford, Sancho took a moment to tease Bailey. He shared a post featuring an eyes emoji, referencing Bailey’s confident remark before the game, which ultimately fell short.
