Manchester United have agreed a deal in principle with Borussia Dortmund for Jadon Sancho, said to be worth up to £73 million.
The 21-year-old has been chased by United for a number of years and he’s highly regarded by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
David Ornstein of The Athletic revealed on Wednesday evening that a deal had been agreed between both clubs.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also confirmed an agreement had been reached.
🚨 Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund have total agreement for the transfer of Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford in an €85m deal. 21yo winger has green light to finalise personal terms and undergo a medical before completing move @TheAthleticUK #MUFC #BVB https://t.co/7H8rT5QJax
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 30, 2021
Jadon Sancho to Manchester United… HERE WE GO! 🚨🏴 #MUFC #Sancho
Done deal confirmed. Agreement reached between Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund.
€90m with add ons. Agents fee and personal terms agreed, contract until 2026.
Medicals pending – then it’ll be official. pic.twitter.com/VBto2JqbtK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 30, 2021
Sancho will sign a deal until 2026 and all that is left is for him to pass a medical, once England’s Euro 2020 campaign is over.
There is currently no news regarding the number he’d be wearing, with many fans assuming it’ll be the number seven.
Edinson Cavani currently wears number seven and became a cult hero among fans after arriving as a free agent last summer.
Marcus Rashford had United fans dreaming of Sancho transfer news on Tuesday evening with a suspicious tweet.
The United forward was interacting with fans after England’s 2-0 win over Germany and one asked about Sancho.
Rashford said he was “hacked” deleted the yes x tweet but kept this one up
We see you Rashford 👀 pic.twitter.com/p1QliRQk8k
— Ché (@che___xo) June 30, 2021
A tweet read “Announce Sancho Marcus,” along with the eyes emoji.
Rashford quickly responded with “yes x” to tease fans.
It since been removed from Rashford’s account and he claims it was a “little hack”… with the news breaking this evening, you have to wonder if he was playing games.
United finished second in the Premier League last season and 12 points behind rivals Manchester City.
Solskjaer is aware his squad needs reinforcements and he’s previously said: “If we want to take up the challenge with City, we need to strengthen our squad.”