Jadon Sancho’s time at Manchester United appears to be nearing its end, and while Juventus is eager to offer him a fresh start, there’s one significant roadblock in the way: they need to sell before they buy. The Italian giants have reportedly agreed on personal terms with the winger and are negotiating a fee with United, but the move remains on hold until space is cleared in the squad—and on the wage bill.
Sancho, once seen as one of Europe’s brightest young attacking talents, now finds himself at a career crossroads. After a disappointing spell at Old Trafford and a failed loan stint at Chelsea—who even paid a penalty just to avoid keeping him—it’s become clear that he needs a reboot. And it seems Sancho knows it too.
Juventus have made no secret about their interest in the 24-year-old, but they’re not ready to jump just yet. General manager Damien Comolli recently explained the club’s position in no uncertain terms: if no one leaves, no one arrives.
The situation isn’t personal—it’s practical. “If someone were to leave, we will consider him,” Comolli stated when asked directly about Sancho. He pointed to the club’s current wing depth, particularly highlighting the commitment to maintain young talent like Nico Conceição, who can play on either flank and is expected to be a key figure this season.
In short, Sancho is on the list, but Juventus are playing the long game. They know they’re an attractive destination. Comolli even remarked that agents are constantly pitching players to them. But that doesn’t mean they’ll overextend their resources.
At the moment, Juventus are said to have agreed on a £15 million deal with Manchester United—far below the figure the Red Devils paid Dortmund back in 2021. United, for their part, seem resigned to accepting a significant loss to move on from the saga. For Sancho, the opportunity to wear black and white may come down to timing.
Not too long ago, Jadon Sancho was lighting up the Bundesliga with flair, vision, and goals. His return to England, however, didn’t go according to plan. Between inconsistent form, off-the-pitch issues, and clashes with previous United management, the excitement around his arrival gradually turned into a whisper of what could have been.
Even Chelsea, desperate for offensive depth, chose to pay a fee just to avoid making his loan permanent this summer. And with new boss Ruben Amorim clearly favoring other profiles during United’s U.S. tour, Sancho is no longer part of the immediate project.
Still, the English winger hasn’t thrown in the towel. Sources close to the player suggest he’s willing to take a dramatic pay cut—reportedly slashing his wages in half—to make a move happen. That alone says a lot.
