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Manchester United looking to swap Jadon Sancho In this Transfer Window
Man Utd may take advantage of swap deals involving Jadon Sancho to bolster Erik ten Hag’s squad
Manchester United are reportedly in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a possible player-exchange deal involving Jadon Sancho. The winger is close to a departure from Old Trafford despite being reintegrated into Erik ten Hag’s first team.
However, United may want to explore their options if a swap deal for Sancho is a possibility. Express Sport looks at three clubs who might be persuaded to do business with United, as the Premier League side attempt to improve Ten Hag’s squad.
According to the Independent, United are in discussions with PSG over a loan deal for Sancho that would see the French champions sign the 24-year-old permanently next summer. Talks have reportedly included exploring how Manuel Ugarte could move to United as part of the deal.
Ugarte has long been linked with the Red Devils but INEOS have baulked at his full £51m asking price. But Ten Hag needs a defensive midfielder and United are now attempting to discuss an agreement that would see Sancho moving in the opposite direction.
Should talks with PSG come to a standstill, United should explore other swap-deal possibilities for Sancho. One of those could see INEOS fill another gap in Ten Hag’s squad.
United need a left-back with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia set to miss the start of the Premier League season. Ferdi Kadioglu would be an excellent addition at Old Trafford, able to play on both sides of the defence.
Fenerbahce’s new head coach is none other than Jose Mourinho. He was loosely linked with a deal for Sancho earlier in the summer, and United could take advantage of that interest if they want to sign Turkish star Kadioglu.
There remains the possibility that Sancho could return to Borussia Dortmund for a third spell. The England outcast enjoyed a period on loan at his former club in the second half of last season.
Dortmund cannot afford Sancho’s full asking price, so may be tempted to accept a player-swap deal. Former Arsenal prospect Donyell Malen would improve United’s attack and be yet another Dutch addition under Ten Hag.
It is a move that seems unlikely at this stage of his career but Sancho has previously been linked with the Saudi Pro League. The Public Investment Fund may be tempted to do a high-profile swap deal that sees them sign an elite star in his prime, in return for one of their ageing stars.
There are few better defensive midfielders playing in Saudi Arabia than N’Golo Kante, who is on the books of Al-Ittihad. The 33-year-old’s performances for France at Euro 2024 prove he can still compete at the top level.
