Jadon Sancho has known throughout the summer that Borussia Dortmund remains a safety net if he needs a late escape route from Manchester United.
The extraordinary winger has been in discussion with Juventus since June and is understood enthusiastically about the idea of playing in Serie A as a new challenge and an ideal platform to rebuild his career.
But in the background, Dortmund has announced that the door remains open for a potential return – a movement that Sancho would also seriously consider if the Juve deal comes through.
Sancho, who failed to secure a proposed move to Chelsea, is fully aware that his next step is crucial. This time there can be no misstep.
Sources have told Flash score that the 25-year-old is determined to stay at the highest level and to prove themselves again. That ambition is what Juventus has made such an attractive destination.
The conversations about a move to Turin are underway, whereby the Sancho camp negotiates both transfer costs and personal conditions. Napoli and AC Milan have also investigated the possibility, but Juventus has remained the most consistent vooragers.
Sanchos attack in the previous season opta by StatsPerform
Our latest information suggests that Juve must first go on Nico Gonzalez before a Sancho deal can be completed.
He is currently behind Francisco Conukicao, Kenan Yildiz and Teun Koopmeiners in the peckorde-with everyone is expected to support the new striker Jonathan David in an arrangement of 3-4-2-1. If signed, Sancho would be added to the attacking rotation.
If that movement does not come out, a third stint remains on the table at Dortmund. Sancho maintains a strong bond with the German club and believes that the fame of the environment – and the chance to play Jowe Bellingham in addition to new signing – can help him rediscover his best form quickly.
Manchester United is now completely aware that Sancho should leave this month. The urgency rises and the player's camp is now aimed at accelerating a resolution.
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