Transfer rumors surrounding Manchester United are heating up once again, with Jadon Sancho now in the spotlight. The 25-year-old winger is reportedly ready to leave Old Trafford in search of a new challenge, and AS Roma has emerged as the frontrunner to secure his signature.
Juventus was initially the most aggressive Serie A suitor for Sancho, but complications within their squad and difficulties offloading players have slowed their pursuit.
Roma quickly seized the opportunity. According to Corriere dello Sport, Sancho has already given the green light to a move to the Italian capital.
The deal on the table is reportedly worth €23 million, structured as a loan with an obligation to buy. However, there's one condition: Manchester United must extend Sancho’s current contract, which runs until 2026.
To help facilitate the move, Sancho is said to be willing to take a significant pay cut reportedly slashing his salary by half. Roma is preparing a package worth €5–6 million per season, plus performance-related bonuses.
The deal looks even more feasible now that Roma is close to finalizing the sale of midfielder Manu Koné, which could bring in over €40 million funds that would be key to completing Sancho's transfer.
For Sancho, a move to Serie A offers more than just a change of scenery it’s a real chance to rediscover his top form. For United, parting ways with Sancho means cutting down on their wage bill and giving manager Ruben Amorim more flexibility to reshape the squad.
With negotiations progressing steadily, Sancho could end up being one of the most intriguing moves of this summer's transfer window a fresh start at the Stadio Olimpico, and a fitting close to a difficult chapter in Manchester.
