Insider fuels rumours: Is Sancho set for another Dortmund comeback? | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is reportedly once again considering a possible return of Jadon Sancho. An insider surprisingly and clearly links the Englishman with a free transfer back to BVB.

Rumors of Jadon Sancho's return to Borussia Dortmund are gaining momentum again. The English offensive player is currently under contract with Manchester United but is on loan to Aston Villa—where he lacks significant sporting prospects. Signs are increasing that the 25-year-old is seeking a fresh start this coming summer, which could lead him back to the Bundesliga.

At Aston Villa, Sancho has barely made an impact. He has rarely been in the starting lineup in the Premier League, and his sporting influence is minimal. His contributions in other competitions have also been limited. Given this background, it seems unlikely that the Birmingham club will permanently sign the winger after the loan expires. At the same time, Sancho's contract with Manchester United ends at the season's close—a circumstance that fundamentally changes his situation.

Sancho would thus be available on a free transfer. Interested clubs could already negotiate a pre-contract with the former Dortmund player without having to pay a transfer fee. This very point makes a return to BVB more realistic than in recent years, when high transfer demands and salary expectations were considered obstacles.

Insider fuels Sancho rumors at BVB

An insider is now further fueling the speculations. Mick Brown, a longtime scout with stints at Manchester United and Aston Villa, sees a clear trend: "We have seen Sancho play with Dortmund twice, so I think he will be ready to move there if he leaves Villa and ManUnited," Brown told Football Insider.

In 118 Bundesliga games, Sancho scored 40 goals and provided 54 assists. Between 2017 and 2021, he was one of the most dangerous offensive players in the league. However, it is also clear: the Englishman is no longer the player he once was. Even upon his return to Dortmund in the first half of 2024, he left a decent impression in 21 appearances but was no longer the undisputed game-changer of earlier years.

Additionally, his current salary is likely to remain a challenge. One thing is certain: the conditions for a Sancho return to Dortmund have not been this favorable in a long time. Whether a spectacular third chapter in black and yellow will indeed happen will be revealed in the coming months.

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