Manchester United are keen to land Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
Jadon Sancho could snub a move to Manchester United to continue developing at Borussia Dortmund, former Red Devils star Paul Ince claims. United’s transfer kitty was boosted after they finished third and secured Champions League football for the coming season.
United chief Ed Woodward and boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have made Sancho, 20, their top transfer target.
However, United and Dortmund are miles apart in their valuation of Sancho.
The German giants are demanding £108m, while the Red Devils are hoping to agree a deal worth around £80m.
And former United star Ince says Sancho could decide to snub a move to Old Trafford to continue his development in Germany.
“Remember, at Dortmund he’s playing every week and that’s what he wants,” he told the Star
He’s still going to be scoring goals for Dortmund in the Champions League next season.
“There’s no rush for him. He can take his time and he’s still got lots to learn.
“Sancho can keep developing at Dortmund. He doesn’t want to return to the Premier League and regret it.”
Sancho, who quit Manchester City to join Dortmund in 2017, dominated last season.
The England international netted 20 goals and chipped in with 18 assists in all competitions.
And while Ince says Sancho could stay at Dortmund, the United hero is adamant the winger would be a hit at Old Trafford.
“You see so many kids in the Premier League who are just prepared to play U23 football and pick up their cash,” Ince added.
“Sancho is not one of those. He wanted to play senior football regularly.
“We’ve seen the affect it’s had on him and how he’s matured. You can see he’s going to be a world-class player.
“He’s been an absolute revelation and reminds of Ryan Giggs in the way he gets bums of seats.
“For a player like Sancho, he needs to keep testing himself.
“The football he’s used to and the way Dortmund currently play is very similar to Liverpool.
“But Manchester United is an obvious move – for sure – even with Anthony Marital, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford.”
If he does come back to the UK it’s about picking the right manager and style of team for him.
“For a player like Sancho, he needs to keep testing himself.
“The football he’s used to and the way Dortmund currently play is very similar to Liverpool.
“But Manchester United is an obvious move – for sure – even with Anthony Marital, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford.”
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