Manchester United’s top brass has stepped in to address the ongoing dispute between Jadon Sancho and manager Erik ten Hag, signaling a concerted effort to mend the strained relationship.
CEO Richard Arnold has instructed the club’s Director of Football, John Murtough, to take proactive measures in resolving the issues between the talented winger and his manager.
Although Sancho initially voiced his grievances publicly, he later deleted his post following a meeting with Ten Hag. However, it remains uncertain whether this intervention will secure his place in the manager’s future plans.
Internal discussions were held between Sancho and Ten Hag after the winger’s return from a trip to the USA. Unfortunately, these talks failed to yield a resolution. Consequently, the manager has now green-lit the player’s potential departure during the upcoming January transfer window, with Bayern Munich emerging as a possible destination.
🚨🚨| #mufc Director of Football John Murtough has interveined to try and find a resolution between Jadon Sancho and Ten Hag. This directive has come from Richard Arnold as there is no sign of them resolving their issues. [@MailSport] pic.twitter.com/h84Jsg9v4P
— centredevils. (@centredevils) September 13, 2023
Manchester United seems determined not to incur substantial losses on Sancho, who was acquired for a significant sum of $92 million from Borussia Dortmund in 2021. The club is reportedly seeking to recoup around $81 million, a challenging endeavor given the winter transfer market dynamics.
The club’s precarious situation in the forward department has become evident, particularly in light of the Mason Greenwood situation and recent allegations surrounding Brazilian winger Antony.
Following Anthony Elanga’s departure to Nottingham Forest last month, Manchester United’s options on the wings have dwindled. This has prompted the club to explore the possibility of signing free agents, with Anwar El Ghazi among the names being considered.
All eyes will be on Manchester United as they prepare to face Brighton in the upcoming Premier League fixture, with keen anticipation regarding whether Jadon Sancho will find a place in the squad.
Manchester United’s strategy for poor timekeeping of Jadon Sancho
Following Jadon Sancho’s public remarks, there has been a flurry of reports discussing the English winger’s attitude problems, both at the club and national levels.
One report shed light on Sancho’s chronic tardiness, which extended to team meetings and training sessions. This consistent lateness prompted the club to devise a unique strategy to address the issue.
They implemented a specialized schedule for Sancho, requiring him to arrive an hour earlier than his teammates. While this tactic initially yielded positive results, the winger eventually reverted to his old habits.
🚨 Laurie Whitwell reveals “Erik ten Hag set Jadon Sancho early roll calls in bid to get him to turn up on time, but issues persisted.”
Rashford was dropped for being 45 SECONDS late just once, meanwhile Sancho is continuously late even while being helped by Ten Hag.
Always… pic.twitter.com/5gWUkRX9ZI
— UF (@UtdFaithfuls) September 13, 2023
There is also speculation that Sancho’s timekeeping issues played a role in Erik ten Hag’s decision to drop him from the squad against Arsenal. Erik ten Hag, known for his strict disciplinary approach, publicly cited Sancho’s training performance as the reason for his omission.
Notably, Ten Hag has had clashes with several players during his tenure, including Cristiano Ronaldo, David de Gea, and Harry Maguire. With the club seemingly aligning with their manager on this matter, Jadon Sancho finds himself with limited options to address the situation.
