Sancho, a 26-year-old winger, has been assessing his options since his Manchester United contract expired six weeks ago. The England international has made 23 appearances for his country, scoring three goals. He has also made 158 appearances for Borussia Dortmund over two spells, with the German club believed to be one of the interested parties in signing him.
Sancho's preference for a move abroad is not surprising, given his experience playing in the Premier League. He spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Chelsea, making 41 appearances, and the 2023-24 season on loan at Aston Villa, where he made 39 appearances. The deal between Chelsea and Manchester United included an obligation to buy, but Chelsea paid a £5m penalty to send Sancho back to Manchester United.
Sancho has been training at non-league Flixton to maintain his fitness before the new season. His decision on where to play next will be closely watched by football fans and clubs alike.