8 Jadon Sancho alternatives for Manchester United

Manchester United failed to sign their top transfer target Jadon Sancho. Borussia Dortmund’s sporting director Michael Zorc insisted on Monday, the “decision is final” that Sancho will remain with the club this season. Sancho has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford where he even had a number 7 shirt ready for him. But United were unwilling to pay the Bundesliga side’s £100million valuation on a player they bought from Manchester City for £10m in 2017. Dortmund set August 10 – the day they travelled to their pre-season training camp – as the deadline for a deal to be agreed but they are now ensconced in Bad Regaz in Switzerland with nothing in place. “We plan on having Jadon Sancho in our team this season, the decision is final. I think that answers all our questions,” Zorc told a press conference. Negotiations appear to have been made more difficult by Zorc’s revelation the 20-year-old’s contract has three years left to run and not two as originally thought. “Last summer we adjusted the salary to the performance development of Jadon. In this context, we have extended the contract until 2023,” he added. Nevertheless, United should look elsewhere and find an alternative to the England international. Here are 8 players who could join United instead of Sancho.

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Fiorentina's Federico Chiesa is much like Sancho and is capable of scoring goals. The 22-year-old reached 11 goals and nine assists this season and set to secure a move away from the club. But United will face competition from Juventus. Another Bundesliga star could join United. Bayern Munich player Kingsley Coman has an ability to play in both flanks. He has played 35 games for the Bundesliga champions and has so far netted seven goals and assists. But the potential obstacle could be his injury record, Meanwhile, Brentford star Said Benrahma could also be an option. With 17 goals and ten assists to his name, the former Nice man is a target for fellow Premier League side Chelsea, who are looking to bolster their squad further this summer. Barcelona player Ousmane Dembele has endured another injury-hit campaign but he is still amongst the most exciting players to watch when fully-fit. He is capable of scoring goals as well as creating them. According to MEN, United are currently monitoring Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo. He is in the same bracket as winger Daniel James. United are currently monitoring Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo as a possible back-up target for Sancho and view him as a more cost-efficient option. But he wouldn't really be in a position to go straight into the starting line-up. Bournemouth playmaker David Brooks is another cheap option. Relegation from the Premier League has only reduced his price further in recent weeks. But again it would be unlikely for him to move to Old Trafford and start every game on the right-wing. Velez Sarsfield starlet Thiago Almada is another player viewed in the back-up list. The 19-year-old is understood to be attracting interest around Europe. He would be an option to the preferred attacking trio ahead of him. Ismaila Sarr is another wildcard option for United this summer. The Watford winger would be more affordable option opposed to Sancho and unlike others on this list comes off the back of a productive season playing in the English top-flight. The 22-year-old would fit in with United's current transfer philosophy. Source: MEN, Sportskeeda