Spurs circle as Man United tipped to sell Martial to make way for Sancho

By Conor Laird


Published: June 25, 2021 5:05 pm

Last Updated: June 25, 2021 5:09 pm

Manchester United have reportedly come to the decision to part ways with Anthony Martial, if a deal for Jadon Sancho is finally struck over the weeks ahead.

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Speculation linking Borussia Dortmund talent Sancho with an Old Trafford switch has of course picked up in a major way over the last 24 hours.

As Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to eye up reinforcements out wide ahead of the 2021/22 campaign, the English international has long been named as the United boss’ no.1 target.

Sancho, despite his struggles for game-time at the European Championships, of course remains one of world football’s most highly regarded young talents. All told, across 38 appearances this past season, the 21-year-old racked up a hefty 16 goals and 15 assists.

BAD RAGAZ, SWITZERLAND – AUGUST 10: Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund during a training session as part of the training camp on August 10, 2020 in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. (Photo by Alexandre Simoes/Borussia Dortmund/Getty Images)

And, if the latest word doing the rounds in the media on Friday is anything to go by, then it appears that this summer may mark the one which sees the Red Devils finally get their man.

As per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Sancho has ‘never been so close’ to Old Trafford, with only a small gap in valuation now present between Dortmund and United:

Jadon Sancho has never been so close to join Manchester United. ? #Sancho

Gap now reducing between #MUFC official proposal and Borussia Dortmund price tag after further talks.

Deal not signed/completed yet – but progressing to final negotiation stages.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 25, 2021

Martial to make way?

As outlined above, though, whilst Sancho’s prospective arrival may mark positive news for the vast majority of those at Old Trafford, it looks set to prove costly for one member of Solskjaer’s squad in particular.

The player in question? Anthony Martial.

As per a report from The Mirror’s David McDonnell – who echoes the suggestion that Sancho’s Manchester switch is on the verge of coming to fruition – Martial is ‘expected to be the major casualty of the deal’.

The French international, fresh off the back of an altogether underwhelming campaign, is likely to be moved on, to create further space in United’s frontline.

One club, meanwhile, tipped as a potential landing spot for Martial are the Red Devils’ Premier League rivals, Tottenham.

Man Utd ? Borussia Dortmund

£80million deal agreed for Jadon Sancho

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— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) June 25, 2021

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