Manchester United’s bid to move on from Jadon Sancho has hit another setback. The 24-year-old winger has rejected the chance to join AS Roma, leaving United increasingly frustrated as they continue searching for a permanent solution.
The club had been hoping that Roma’s interest would bring a quick resolution and a £20 million transfer fee that could be reinvested before the close of the window. Instead, Sancho’s refusal has only added to the uncertainty around his future at Old Trafford—a saga that has lingered for nearly a year.
Sancho’s relationship with United has been strained ever since his public falling out with manager Erik ten Hag last season. Exiled from the first team for months, he was sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund in January. The return to Germany offered glimpses of the player United believed they had signed from Dortmund in 2021, but the Bundesliga club opted not to trigger a permanent deal this summer, citing cost concerns.
Roma had emerged as one of the strongest suitors, viewing Sancho as a marquee addition who could help them compete more forcefully in Serie A. But with the player unwilling to make the move, United now face limited options. The Premier League side is keen to cash in rather than arrange another loan, preferring the immediate financial relief that a transfer fee would provide.
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For Sancho, the rejection underscores the crossroads in his career. At 24, he still carries the reputation of a precocious talent with skill, vision, and creativity. Yet his trajectory at United has been marked by inconsistency, and the patience of the club appears to have worn thin. A permanent exit seemed inevitable this summer, but every door closed narrows his pathway forward.
The question now is not only who will step forward with an acceptable offer, but also how long United are willing to wait. With Roma out of the picture, the pool of suitors shrinks, and Sancho’s future becomes increasingly complicated. For a player once hailed as one of England’s brightest prospects, the next move could define whether his career regains its upward curve—or continues to stall.
