By Scott Saunders and Graeme Bailey
Jadon Sancho to meet Manchester United management following his public fallout with manager Erik ten Hag, 90 minutes he understands.
Sancho came under public criticism from Ten Hag following Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Arsenal, having been left out of the away squad for the match. Speaking to the press, Ten Hag stressed that Sancho’s performance in training has not been at the level required for selection in the last week.
Sunday evening, shortly after Ten Hag’s comments, Sancho he replied on social media arguing that “there are other matters on this subject that I won’t get into” and that he has been “a scapegoat for a long time” at United. Sancho joined the club in summer 2021 and is entering his third season with the club, his second under the Dutchman’s management.
Sancho’s post is believed to have made Ten Hag miserable, but talks are expected to discuss how the player will be reprimanded for making his grievances public.
90 minutes he learned United have already responded to inquiries about the England international, particularly from Turkish clubs. THE transfer The window has been closed for a number of countries across Europe, although Turkish clubs can still sign players until 15 September.
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Sancho’s immediate exit is highly unlikely given the options currently available and as the 23-year-old is among the club’s top earners at over £250,000 a week. United believe the situation is fixable and will not facilitate any exit where they would have to contribute financially for the player to play elsewhere.
United reportedly considered offers for Sancho during the latest transfer window and former club Borussia Dortmund remain long-term admirers. Sancho’s inability to secure a regular first team place and United’s difficult cash position meant that offers in the summer would be considered and this remains the case as things move forward.
Ten Hag is not satisfied with how the situation has escalated and should talk to Sancho in the hope that their problems can be resolved at least in the short term.
Sancho’s frustration with his position United he has progressed in recent months, with Brazilian full-back Antony regularly picked on the right side of attack despite his struggles with form. Ten Hag, meanwhile, hasn’t been impressed with Sancho’s training performance recently and his decision was a result of that.
United are 11th in the Premier League after four games, with Brighton the next team to visit Old Trafford after their international break.
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This article was originally posted on 90min.com as Man Utd’s stance on Jadon Sancho’s future following Erik ten Hag fallout.
