Jadon Sancho: Leader named in Aston Villa and Bundesliga race to agreeing deal
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Credit: Imago Jadon Sancho: Leader named in Aston Villa and Bundesliga race to agreeing deal Tue 3 March 2026 11:46, UK Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund are at the head of the race to complete a summer move for Jadon Sancho.The winger, currently on loan at Villa, will leave Man United on a free transfer this summer, five years after he arrived in a deal worth around £73million. He has made just 83 appearances in that time, and will undoubtedly go down as one of the less attractive pieces of business at Old Trafford.Unai Emery has been full of praise for Sancho, and could be ready to convince decision-makers at Villa Park to sign him this summer.The winger returned to Borussia Dortmund on loan in 2024, but Villa may intervene with any plan for a more permanent reunion.
VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUBBookies name Jadon Sancho favouritesFor much of the first half of this season, Emery appeared to neglect the option of Sancho in his squad. The winger was brought on for brief appearances off the bench, and rarely produced a contribution of note.A string of improved performances has seen Sancho start to capture Emery’s attention, however.Jadon SanchoPremier League 2025-26Appearances17Assists1Chances created16Successful dribbles12Duels won22The 25-year-old scored his first Villa goal against Fenerbahce in the Europa League in January, and he has continued to play a prominent part in recent weeks.
While that increase in game time appears to have coincided with a difficult period in Villa’s season, Sancho has stood out among the better performers.Sources have told Football Insider that Sancho would be open to joining Villa permanently this summer.And one major bookmaker has named the West Midlands club, along with Borussia Dortmund, 2/1 favourites to sign the Englishman. Friday’s defeat to bottom-club Wolves has seen Emery’s side leapfrogged by Man United, and only three points ahead of Liverpool.Whether Villa secure qualification for the Champions League could weigh heavily on Sancho’s future in the summer.Asked in February if he has considered a permanent move, Emery said: “Not yet, but he is a fantastic player.