Man Utd ‘most serious contender’ for Sancho signing says expert
Manchester United fans were keen to cast an eye over their top summer transfer target Jadon Sancho but the 20-year-old has been dropped from the Borussia Dortmund line-up for this afternoon's derby clash with Schalke.
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United are thought to be leading the race to sign Sancho but one sticking point is the fee.
Dortmund are demanding in excess of £100million which may not be in the Red Devils' coffers this summer because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sancho moved to the Bundesliga three years ago from Manchester City and ex-Dortmund ace Paul Lambert has advised the attacker of the issues of returning to the Premier League.
“Sancho is already at one of the biggest clubs in the world, which gets over 80,000 for every league game," Lambert told The Sun.
Borussia Dortmund will demand £100m for Jadon Sancho (Image: GETTY)
“So, potentially, the lad has a big decision to make. Dortmund is a special club and you only realise it once you leave.
“United are one of the biggest clubs in the world but is the atmosphere at Old Trafford as good as the Westfalenstadion? The answer is no.
“He will have to ask himself will he fit in with the right players if he leaves. Will he keep making progress? Dortmund will be in the Champions League but we are not yet sure about United and whether they will be.
“If he comes home, it should be for football or family reasons, not money.”