Tottenham plot shock swoop for £73m United star with INEOS prepared to force brutal Old Trafford exit – report

Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly emerged as surprise contenders to sign Jadon Sancho this summer, despite the Manchester United outcast appearing destined for a return to Germany. Theatre of Nightmares Sancho, 25, has proven to be a disastrous signing for the Red Devils since joining from Borussia Dortmund for £73 million in 2021. Despite arriving with the reputation as one of Europe’s most exciting attackers, the physical demands of Premier League football proved too much for the English winger to handle. Twelve goals and six assists in 81 appearances in a red shirt tell their own story; but this does not capture just how wholly ineffective Sancho was during these performances, with a lackadaisical approach that extends beyond the pitch. Successive loans over the past few years – first in a return to Dortmund, then with Chelsea – have also been unsuccessful, despite the change in scenery. His refusal to compromise on his wage packet at Old Trafford prevented any prospect of these deals becoming permanent. This led Sancho to a season-long loan with Aston Villa, with the Villans striking a deal with United over the summer reminiscent of the one agreed for Marcus Rashford last year. A slow start at Villa Park has now shown signs of life, however, with the London native beginning to force his way into Unai Emery’s starting eleven after winning over the Spaniard. This has led to speculation that the Birmingham side may look to permanently sign Sancho this summer, once his contract has expired in Manchester. However, Sports Boom reveals Villa are not “thrilled enough to keep him” and that a return to Germany is on the cards. England or Germany? The report states a “third spell” at Dortmund or a switch to Bayer Leverkusen are the two “most likely destinations” for the winger. But in a shock twist, Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur are also named as suitors, despite Sancho’s struggles since arriving in England. Newcastle are increasingly at risk of losing Anthony Gordon, with the England international on the radar of both Manchester United and Liverpool as a potential bombshell switch looms this summer. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur lack a natural left-winger to match their potent right-hand side combination of Dejan Kulusevski and Mohammed Kudus. As such, Sports Boom reveals both Premier League clubs are “interested” in a potential summer swoop for Sancho, given no transfer fee will be required. Final Thoughts Manchester United will not care in the slightest where Sancho is playing football next season – just as long as it is not at Old Trafford. The club retains the option to extend his contract, worth in excess of £300,000 a week, but there is more chance of Amorim being offered a fresh deal than this extension being triggered. A return to Germany, with more space and less physicality, at one of Bundesliga’s heavyweights would be the most sensible option for Sancho – but he has consistently demonstrated he will prioritise money over football throughout his rapidly declining career, and another Premier League club may offer him this. Featured image Eddie Keogh via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Darragh Fox Darragh is an editor for The Peoples Person who spent three years learning about the Cold War at the University of Sheffield slowly realising football was by far the most interesting thing to write about. Amad’s first touch should be officially recognised as the eighth wonder of the world.