Jadon Sancho’s future at Manchester United has taken a surprising turn, with a potential move to Saudi Arabia looming after a disagreement with manager Erik ten Hag. The England international’s status at the club has become uncertain following his public response to Ten Hag’s criticism of his training performances. CBS Sports reports that Al-Ettifaq is now considering a last-minute move for Sancho before the Saudi Pro League transfer window closes later today. Meanwhile, Steven Gerrard’s team has initiated discussions regarding a loan deal for Sancho for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.
Taking a broader perspective, it seemed that Sancho had regained favor with Ten Hag after his three-month absence from the first squad last season, during which he worked on his mental health. However, recent training displays failed to convince his manager, resulting in Sancho’s exclusion from the matchday squad for Manchester United’s 3-1 loss to Arsenal last Sunday. While the opportunity for a fresh start in Saudi Arabia has presented itself, it remains to be seen whether Sancho is inclined to make such a move. Al-Ettifaq must act swiftly if they hope to secure the services of the English winger, as the Saudi Arabian transfer window is set to close at 10 pm UK time.