Jadon Sancho’s move to Man United ‘hinges on Man City having their European ban upheld’
The prospect of Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho moving to Manchester United this summer could depend on the outcome of Manchester City‘s appeal against their ban from European competition.
City were dealt the two-year suspension after violating Financial Fair Play regulations, but have appealed the decision by UEFA to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The absence of City in the Champions League could mean fifth in the Premier League receives a spot in the competition, which not only would give United a £50million boost to the finances, it’d also mean Sancho could continue playing in Europe’s premier club competition.
Jadon Sancho continues to be heavily linked with a mega £100m-plus move to Manchester Utd
A Champions League spot would be crucial for Manchester United to sign the 20-year-old
The report in The Mirror states that in order to facilitate a £100m-plus move for the 20-year-old, United would need Champions League football in order to strengthen Ed Woodward’s hand when negotiating with Dortmund.
The Bundesliga side have entertained selling star winger Sancho, but only for the right price.
An expensive deal looks problematic for United after their finances revealed in the week that the club’s debts had risen by almost £130m during the coronavirus crisis.
Following the release of those figures, executive vice-chairman Woodward hinted United would not be so expansive in the transfer market, saying it ‘will not be business as usual’.
However, United remain keen to pursue Sancho, who moved to Germany from rivals City in 2017 for a cut-price £8m.
Sancho has continued his rapid progression at Dortmund after another excellent season
Manchester City will have their appeal over a Champions League ban heard next month
Sancho was a substitute on Saturday as Dortmund beat Wolfsburg 2-0 in the Bundesliga, coming on to assist his side’s second goal.
The Red Devils currently sit in fifth, as the Premier League builds towards a return to action next month.
City, meanwhile, will attempt to prove their innocence when CAS sits on June 8, 9 and 10 to hear the case against them.
