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Jadon Sancho and Juventus: Transfer Tension Rising Amid Deal Details

Sancho Saga Enters Final Stretch

Juventus appear to be closing in on a long-chased target in Jadon Sancho, but this isn’t a deal done quietly or quickly. As reported by La Stampa, “After a positive meeting earlier this week with the Englishman’s entourage and Manchester United…a basic agreement has been reached between the clubs (a deal worth around €20 million), Sancho has agreed to join Juventus for a salary of just over €6 million net, and the tug-of-war continues between the winger and United over a severance package, which the player believes cannot be less than €5 million considering his current salary.”

Juventus have done well to reach this point in the negotiations, but that severance is a sticking point. As the summer window ticks on, both club and player risk a spiralling situation where other suitors may pounce, particularly from Saudi Arabia or a sentimental return to Borussia Dortmund.

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Chico Conceição Still in Contention

Interestingly, this pursuit is not exclusive. Juventus are also advancing on a parallel front with Chico Conceição. The Portuguese winger remains neck and neck with Sancho in Igor Tudor’s wishlist, with Juve’s tactical plans in a 3-4-2-1 shape clearly requiring dynamic options out wide.

According to La Stampa, Porto has rejected Juventus’ €22 million bid, but a path has emerged. With a counter-offer of €25 million, Juventus may secure the deal, if the Conceição-Jorge Mendes pairing agrees to forgo their cut of the transfer. “President Andrés Villas Boas’s move places all the blame squarely on the player and his longtime agent,” La Stampa reported, reflecting the delicate politics behind the scenes.

Notably, Porto only stands to earn 70% of any deal, with the rest split between Mendes and the player’s family. It’s a commercial puzzle as much as a footballing one, with the clock ticking before the player’s release clause rises from €30 million to €45 million on July 15.

Exit Doors Key to New Arrivals

Juventus’ transfer ambitions are interwoven with several possible departures. Nico Gonzalez could be offloaded for between €25 and €30 million, potentially to Saudi Arabia, as his first season failed to fully convince. Timothy Weah is expected to join Marseille, and Juve want €15 million structured through a loan with an obligation to buy.

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Other moves may include Alberto Costa, with Sporting CP reigniting their interest. However, Juve’s valuation of €18–20 million remains higher than what the Portuguese side is offering.

This evolving situation may trigger more incomings than first expected. Instead of the previously predicted three or four signings, the club could double that figure if exits go to plan.

Transfer Chess and Time Pressure

Sancho and Conceição are two very different players in profile and pedigree, but Juventus are determined to land both. Their dual-track pursuit shows strategic ambition, yet the risk is equally high. “Time is needed, and this isn’t a good sign, even for Juventus, as it could encourage rekindled rivalries (see Borussia Dortmund) and multi-million dollar bids (the usual Saudi Arabia…),” La Stampa stated pointedly.

Juventus are chasing a breakthrough but are also vulnerable to outside disruption if delays continue. The next few days could be decisive.

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For United fans, this report raises mixed emotions. There’s a sense of inevitability that Jadon Sancho’s chapter at Old Trafford is coming to a quiet end. That said, the fee of just €20 million feels like a significant loss on a player once seen as a marquee addition.

It’s easy to forget how much promise surrounded Sancho’s arrival. Yet, fallouts with managers, inconsistent form and visible frustration have defined his United spell. Supporters understand why the club may want to cut ties, but the severance demand underlines just how costly this misstep has become.

There’s also unease about the timing. If Sancho leaves and thrives in Italy, especially in a team like Juventus who are building something sharp under Tudor, the club may be left fielding awkward questions. Should United have done more to rebuild that bridge? Should Ruben Amorim have re-integrated him? These are fair concerns.

Ultimately, fans will likely support the clean break, but the lack of return on such an expensive signing, and the sour tone on exit, leaves a bitter aftertaste. If a financial agreement can’t be found soon, that bitterness could turn into frustration for all involved.