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Credit: Imago Sat 28 March 2026 20:00, UK Jadon Sancho’s most likely destination this summer is Borussia Dortmund as he prepares to leave Manchester United at the end of his contract. Sancho last played for Man United in August 2024 and is currently in the midst of a season-long loan with Aston Villa.He has been regarded as a major flop for the Red Devils, and has no future at the club beyond the expiration of his contract in June.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, his former club, Borussia Dortmund, are leading the race to land him on a free transfer this summer.Sancho could have featured in United’s transfer plans this summer, but they have decided against triggering the one-year extension option in his contract to let him leave for nothing. 🔄 Man United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signing scoops, departures, and contract news from the United boardroom.
VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Borussia Dortmund want Jadon Sancho for a third spellSancho helped Chelsea win the Conference League while on loan last term, and he has impressed in flashes at Aston Villa so far in 2025-26.The best form of his career came at Dortmund before he joined United, and they are open to signing him for a third time this summer.Appearances19Minutes761′Assists2Successful passes %85.1%Chances created per 902.48Successful dribbles per 901.54Touches in opposition box per 906.5Times dispossessed per 901.06Sancho’s 2025-26 PL statsSpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “There’s a good possibility that it could happen (Sancho joining Dortmund). “Obviously Jadon Sancho, we fully expect him to leave Manchester United at the end of this season when his contract expires.
He’s had a difficult time of late, but he really did show his best form at Dortmund.“I’m sure Dortmund, if the opportunity was there to sign Sancho, it’s something they would definitely look into, because he produced his best football for the German club.“Being a free agent will open a lot of doors for him as well, I think there will be a lot of clubs across Europe that look at Sancho as a good signing.“Dortmund know all about Sancho (and) Sancho knows all about Dortmund, so if there’s a chance a deal could be done, I’m sure it’ll be something that will be interesting to both parties.”Man United accelerating contract talks with Harry Maguire While Sancho will not be signing a new deal at United, several of their stars look set to pen fresh terms ahead of next season.Kobbie Mainoo is one of those, following his impressive recent form under Michael Carrick, while one of Sancho’s former teammates Maguire also looks set to sign on soon.Sources have exclusively told Football Insider that United are close to agreeing an extension with Maguire, as his strong performances over the last few months have earned him a new contract.The 33-year-old has started each of the Red Devils’ last 10 league games, and also recently won an England call-up for the first time under Thomas Tuchel. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Man United Insider Access Get the full story from Old Trafford and Carrington with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Old Trafford.
