A new report in the Manchester Evening News reveals Barcelona's new move in the transfer market and the potential destination of Manchester United winger Sancho. With the transfer window about to close, the big teams are pressing ahead with their final reinforcements and selling operations.
For Barcelona, it seems that they have taken their eyes off Manchester United's Sancho and instead focused on Juventus' Chiesa Jr. The reason for this shift is that Barcelona and Chiesa Jr. have agreed on personal terms and Juventus are willing to sell him for a relatively low price (less than £13 million). This decision is not only in line with Barcelona's financial strategy, but also demonstrates their flexibility and efficiency in the transfer market.
In contrast, Manchester United's Sancho has attracted attention from a number of giants including Chelsea, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, but his high salary has become a stumbling block to a move. Manchester United have bid £40 million for Sancho, but other clubs don't seem willing to match his current salary package at United. This limits Sancho's transfer possibilities to a certain extent, making it more likely that he will stay at United.
However, there is also some pressure on the United side. Ten Hag said after last week's Premier League opener that it would depend on the situation to decide whether to play Sancho in this weekend's game. This statement reflects both Ten Hag's concern for the player's form and hints at the uncertainty of United in the transfer market. If Sancho is ultimately unsuccessful in his move, he will need to prove his worth in the upcoming matches in order to secure a future at United.
