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Jadon Sancho (Photo: Nike Football)
Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United’s number one target in the summer transfer window and the Red Devils are still optimistic that they can reach a deal with Borussia Dortmund, according to Sky Sports News reporter James Cooper.
The Red Devils have been relentlessly linked with a move to bring the 20-year-old to Old Trafford this summer, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to add to his attacking options before next season.
Sancho has long been touted as a possible target for Manchester United this summer, but despite speculation, the Red Devils have yet to announce a deal to bring him in.
Borussia Dortmund have said publicly that they are planning to start the new season with Sancho and have no intention of selling him this summer, but speculation linking the England international to Manchester United has continued anyway.
Now, Sky Sports News Journalist Cooper has explained how agreeing a fee for Sancho with Borussia Dortmund would be the simplest part of striking a deal, and that sorting out player salaries and agent fees is likely to be more of a challenge.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Cooper said: “Jadon Sancho remains his number one target and there is still optimism that a deal can be reached with Borussia Dortmund.
“In fact, that may turn out to be the least treacherous part of taking the player to Old Trafford in the coming weeks; the main obstacles continue to be Sancho’s salaries and agent fees that have been described as ‘outrageous’.
“The movements in these areas would allow a transfer to be unblocked and there is still high hope that a solution can be found to finally keep all parties happy, especially since there is a belief that Sancho would like to join Ole’s project.”
Sancho is widely regarded as one of the best young attacking talents in European football, scoring 17 goals and providing 16 assists in 32 Bundesliga games last season.
Manchester United, who finished third in the Premier League table last season, will start their campaign with a home clash against Crystal Palace on 19 September.
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