Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho had been close to a loan move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, only for the deal to spectacularly collapse. Reports suggest the move broke down due to the club’s demand for an obligation to buy worth £50m.
The failed move has left both the player and club in shock, and this article looks into the details of the collapse, the differences between Sir Alex Ferguson’s approach and Erik ten Hag’s, and Al-Ettifaq’s other potential signings.
Key Takeaways
– Jadon Sancho expressed interest in joining Al-Ettifaq, a Saudi Pro League side, but the deal eventually collapsed.
– Manchester United was prepared to let Sancho depart and Al-Ettifaq offered to take him on loan until the end of the season.
– The collapse of the deal was due to United’s demand for an obligation to buy worth £50m, which Al-Ettifaq couldn’t afford.
– Al-Ettifaq had already made several signings, including Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum, and Demarai Gray, strengthening their squad for the upcoming season.
Jadon Sancho’s Interest in Al-Ettifaq
Jadon Sancho had expressed interest in joining Al-Ettifaq of the Saudi Pro League, with Manchester United reportedly prepared to let him depart. The club had offered to take Sancho on loan until the end of the season, but a reported obligation to buy worth £50m led to the collapse of the deal.
Al-Ettifaq had already signed Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum, and Demarai Gray, and had been linked to Mason Greenwood, but the rumors were shut down by Steven Gerrard.
Sancho had a public fall-out with Erik ten Hag, his former manager, which led to his axing from the squad that faced Arsenal. Ten Hag’s treatment of Sancho has been criticized, with Teddy Sheringham believing that Sir Alex Ferguson would have treated Sancho differently.
Collapse of the Deal
The Daily Mail reported that negotiations between Manchester United and Al-Ettifaq had ended due to the latter’s inability to meet the former’s high demands. United had demanded an obligation to buy worth £50m, which Al-Ettifaq was unable to pay.
As a result, the deal collapsed and Sancho remained at Manchester United. Al-Ettifaq had previously been linked to Mason Greenwood, but these rumors were shut down by Steven Gerrard.
The club had already signed Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum, and Demarai Gray this summer, strengthening their squad.
Sancho’s former manager, Erik ten Hag, had made him a scapegoat and the fallout between the two had caused controversy.
Al-Ettifaq’s Other Potential Signings
Al-Ettifaq had previously been linked to Mason Greenwood, but these rumors were shut down by Steven Gerrard. The English winger had been linked with a loan move to the Saudi Pro League side, but this was not to be. Instead, Greenwood joined Getafe on loan.
Al-Ettifaq has been active in the transfer window, signing Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum, and Demarai Gray. These signings have added depth and strength to the squad. Gerrard has been vocal about the club’s ambition and their desire to strengthen further.
Despite the addition of these players, it appears that the club has now cooled their interest in Greenwood.
Comparison of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Approach to Ten Hag’s
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s approach towards players is seen as contrasting with Erik ten Hag’s treatment of Jadon Sancho.
Ten Hag had axed Sancho from the squad that faced Arsenal and publicly revealed Sancho’s omission was due to poor application in training. This has been criticized as Sancho claims he was made a scapegoat.
Teddy Sheringham believes Ferguson would have treated Sancho differently, showing more patience.
The fallout between Sancho and Ten Hag has caused much controversy, leading to Sancho’s interest in joining Al-Ettifaq, a Saudi Pro League side. However, the deal collapsed as United demanded an obligation to buy worth £50m.
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