Jadon Sancho has passed Manchester United character test

straight to your inboxHow do you replace arguably the greatest player that has ever lived?That is the question that Barcelona could face this summer after Lionel Messi dropped the bombshell of the year by announcing his desire to leave the club following their humiliating end to their league season.Some United supporters dared to dream about Messi ending up at Old Trafford, but MEN Sports understand such a deal is implausible despite repeated links from all over the world.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans would rather see the club sign Jadon Sancho than Lionel Messi this summer.The biggest transfer in recent football history could be on the cards this summer after Messi shocked the world by informing Barcelona that he wants to leave the club on Tuesday.Messi's decision came just 11 days after Barca's embarrassing exit from the Champions League after they were beaten 8-2 by Bayern Munich and it has sparked speculation that he could make an unlikely

straight to your inboxJadon Sancho still expects to complete his transfer to Manchester United this summer, according to reports.The Borussia Dortmund winger is United's top target in the window and the club are hopeful of finally getting their man after previously failing to do so in 2017 and 2019.However, Dortmund recently threw a spanner in the works by revealing that Sancho's contract has been extended by a year until 2023 and club officials remain adamant that he will be remaining with the

Transfer Window Podcast: Sancho believes United move will happen Ian McGarry told the Transfer Window Podcast : “Our information is that Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund are comfortable with the positions they're in with regards to selling Sancho.

straight to your inboxThe signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's number one priority for the summer window, but the club have so far been frustrated in their pursuit of the England international.United’s interest in the 20-year-old is long-standing, but negotiations between Dortmund and the Reds over a transfer of the winger have reached an impasse.Dortmund set an initial deadline of August 10 for any deal to take place but that was missed and not taken

straight to your inboxManchester United supporters have told the club to continue their pursuit of Jadon Sancho despite the deal appearing to hit a standstill.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to add more quality to his attacking ranks this summer to turn his promising side into Premier League title challengers, with Sancho his number one target.United are long-term admirers of the rapid winger and have twice failed to sign him in the past - in 2017 when he left Manchester City and in 2019 - but

straight to your inboxManchester United fans are frustrated with the club's lack of activity in the transfer market thus far, especially compared with the excellent business Chelsea are getting done.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his forward options to build on his side's potential and turn them into title challengers, but it has been a slow start to the summer.United missed out on teenage prodigy Jude Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund and have also been unable to sign top targets Jadon

straight to your inboxManchester United fans were once again trying to convince Jadon Sancho to sign for the club after he scored in another friendly for Borussia Dortmund.United are long-term admirers of Sancho and were confident of finally getting their man this summer after twice failing to do so, in 2017 and 2019, but the transfer has been thrown into doubt as Dortmund officials are adamant he will not be leaving in the current transfer window.United haven't given up on the signing, however,

straight to your inboxManchester United great Andy Cole has warned the club that a move for Jadon Sancho could negatively impact the development of Mason Greenwood next season.Greenwood has burst onto the scene under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, becoming almost undroppable on the back of an impressive breakthrough season.The 18-year-old became the first player since Michael Owen in 1997/98 to score ten goals in a Premier League season aged 18 or under - only the third player in history to do so after

straight to your inboxManchester United fans want to see Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish signed before the club's opening fixture of the 2020/21 Premier League season against Crystal Palace.The Reds secured Champions League qualification on the final day of the season earlier this month but are yet to make a signing in the window.Sancho remains a priority target for the club despite Borussia Dortmund's insistence their star player will not be sold this summer.

United striker has described Greenwood's ability as "scary" and believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must harness the 18-year-old's potential over the next few years.Greenwood enjoyed a breakthrough season, scoring 17 senior goals. But there has been some concern that, if United land Sancho from Dortmund, Greenwood's role could be reduced.“Mason is scary, absolutely scary,” Cole told the Press Association.

straight to your inboxManchester United target Jadon Sancho is willing to ask for a summer move from Borussia Dortmund, but only on one condition according to the latest reports.United and Dortmund are still to agree a fee for Sancho, with Dortmund's self-imposed deadline to complete the deal passing last week.

straight to your inbox Borussia Dortmund have risked further embarrassment after Sebastian Kehl, the head of licensed player division, reiterated Jadon Sancho was staying at the club. Manchester United have not given up on signing the £108million-rated Sancho, 20, after the Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc claimed the decision was 'final' that the England international would not be sold.

straight to your inboxManchester United fans aren't concerned by Jadon Sancho's comments following Borussia Dortmund's friendly win on Wednesday.Sancho remains a priority transfer target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but United have been unwilling to meet Dortmund's asking price thus far.The England international joined up with the Bundesliga side earlier this week for their pre-season training camp in Switzerland and started the club's friendly win against Altach alongside Jude Bellingham.Sancho

straight to your inbox Emre Can and Erling Braut Haaland are the latest players to express their delight over Borussia Dortmund's claims that Jadon Sancho will be staying at the club. Sancho is Manchester United's top transfer target this summer but they were dealt a huge blow on Monday when sporting director Michael Zorc announced that the 20-year-old would be staying put after the August 10 deadline imposed by the club passed without a transfer being completed.

Manchester United have not given up hope of signing Jadon Sancho despite Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc insisting the England international will still be with the German club for the 2020/21 season.

Sancho himself, with the 20-year-old at the centre of the transfer storm. Zorc earlier in the press conference had claimed Dortmund are confident of keeping Sancho this summer and revealed he had signed a contract extension until 2023.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Sunday, 9 August.Dortmund planning Sancho contract talksManchester United’s intent to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho is well documented.He is the club’s top target, MEN understands, but the club is also unhappy with the Bundesliga side’s demands over a transfer.A deadline for the deal to be struck was set by BVB for 10 August and United are ready to walk away from the deal.As a result, Dortmund themselves are

straight to your inboxBorussia Dortmund are planning to throw a further spanner in the works of Manchester United's chase for Jadon Sancho by offering him a new big money contract, according to reports.Sancho is United's top transfer target this summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to improve his side's attacking options ahead of the new season and it's understood the club were confident of finally signing the England international after failing in two previous attempts.However, MEN Sport

straight to your inboxSancho in United WhatsApp groupJadon Sancho has reportedly been added to a private WhatsApp group with several United players as preparations for his move to Old Trafford ramp up.According to journalist Ian McGarry of the Transfer Window Podcast, Sancho has been in regular contact with several players at United, stating that the club feel ‘comfortable’ in their current position.“Manchester United are comfortable at this moment in time that they're not in any competition for