MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly been dealt a huge transfer blow by the news that Borussia Dortmund are confident they can keep hold of Jadon Sancho.
Forbes claim the Bundesliga giants are prepared to make the England star their second-highest earner at the club by bumping his earnings to £9million a year.
Borussia Dortmund believe they can keep hold of Jadon Sancho for another seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
As well as offering the 19-year-old guaranteed Champions League football, Sancho’s wages would be increased by £3m a season.
Dortmund also believe a chance to continue the winger’s flourishing partnership with fellow teen sensation Erling Braut Haaland will be enough to convince him to stay for at least another season.
SunSport previously revealed that United, who remain the frontrunners for Sancho’s signature over Chelsea, have already agreed the majority of the transfer.
The length of the England International’s contract, his salary, bonuses and a huge buyout clause have been sorted out over months of secret talks.
United must now finalise a fee with Dortmund — which is set to become a record fee for a British club.
But such a task will prove difficult, with the Germans not prepared to lower their £120m valuation despite football’s current financial crisis.
Dortmund CEO Hans Joachim Watzke said: “I can explicitly say that even the very rich clubs, despite the existential crisis, should not believe that they can go on a bargain tour with us.
“We don’t have to sell anyone below their value.
“In my opinion, I don’t think (Sancho) wants to leave.
“I think he has the feeling that this club has a good future.
“It’s not a question of money. For us, it would be the best position if he stays at Borussia Dortmund.
“We have enough money. We want to have titles. I think this team has a lot more potential with Jadon than without Jadon.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
