Blockbuster Transfer Alert: Jadon Sancho in Advanced Talks with Manchester United Coaching Staff
Jadon Sancho won't be joining Saudi Arabia as he focuses on improving with Manchester United The winger plans to work closely with the coaching staff during the international break Meanwhile, Saudi clubs have made significant signings, with a total transfer spending of £784m The PIF clubs have taken the lead in this regard
Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho will remain at the club and engage in discussions and training sessions with the coaching staff during the international break. Both Sancho and the club are determined to help him regain his peak performance.
Sancho's future at Old Trafford was in doubt after a public dispute with manager Erik ten Hag over being excluded from the squad in last Sunday's loss to Arsenal. The 23-year-old expressed his belief that he had been unfairly blamed for a lengthy period, as Ten Hag attributed his omission to subpar training displays.
"Regarding his absence from the squad at the Emirates Stadium, Ten Hag explained that Sancho was not selected due to his performance during training. At Manchester United, it is crucial to consistently meet the expected level. Consequently, choices had to be made for the front line, resulting in Sancho being left out for this particular game."
However, Sancho later refuted Ten Hag's statements in a Sunday evening statement on X, labeling them as "completely untrue."
"Please refrain from blindly accepting everything you read! I refuse to tolerate false statements made by individuals," Sancho expressed. "Throughout this week's training sessions, I have upheld a commendable demeanor. I am of the opinion that there are other underlying factors contributing to this issue, which I choose not to delve into. I have been unfairly singled out as a scapegoat for quite some time!"
Sancho further stated: "All I aspire to do is play football joyfully and make a valuable contribution to my team."
Contrary to the rumors surrounding the public fallout, the English player will not be transferring to Saudi Arabia before their transfer window ends on Thursday at 10pm.
Since his move to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of £73m in 2021, Sancho has faced difficulties in maintaining consistent performance. In all competitions for the Red Devils, the England international has managed to score 12 goals in 82 appearances.
After a promising start to Ten Hag's debut season, Sancho experienced a significant hiatus from October 22 until February 1. During this time, he had to observe the World Cup from a distance and follow an individual winter fitness program in the Netherlands.
Once he made his return, Sancho participated in the Carabao Cup final triumph over Newcastle, concluding the season with an impressive tally of seven goals and three assists.
What's next for Manchester United?
Manchester United return to Old Trafford the day before for the visit of Brighton. Kick-off 3pm.Who has signed for Saudi clubs?
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Ruben Neves, Karim Benzema, and Roberto Firmino have recently joined clubs in Saudi Arabia during this summer's transfer season. The Saudi Pro League has seen several high-profile players make their move since the opening of the transfer window on July 1. It is important to note that the transfer window will close on September 7.
Saudi Pro League clubs hit £784m transfer spending | PIF clubs lead the way
The Saudi Pro League clubs have accumulated a substantial expenditure of £784.2m in the current summer transfer window, as reported by Transfermarkt data. Remarkably, a staggering 87 percent of this vast sum has been lavished by only four prominent clubs: Al Hilal, Al Ahli, Al Nassr, and Al Ittihad.Owned by the Public Investment Fund, the four Saudi Pro League clubs, including Newcastle, stand out. Al Hilal, in particular, has surpassed all other clubs worldwide by spending a net amount of £302.1 million this summer.
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