Roma bids for Sancho

Roma have submitted an official bid to loan Jadon Sancho for the 2025/26 season, while Manchester United weighs a permanent exit amid a broader squad reshuffle.

Roma bid for Sancho prompts United to weigh permanent sale

Roma have submitted an official bid to take Jadon Sancho on loan for the 2025/26 campaign. United are said to prefer a permanent sale because Sancho still has a year left on his contract, and a loan would push the final decision into 2026.

Rashford has joined Barcelona on loan, Garnacho is close to Chelsea terms, and Antony is attracting Betis interest for a separate loan. Malacia is not expected to depart soon, and Sancho remains in United’s plans for now. The Times notes Roma may include an option or obligation to buy, with United leaning toward a permanent exit.

Roma see Sancho as a potential fit in a left sided no 10 role within their evolving 3-4-2-1 system, a plan that prioritizes pace and inside runs behind the striker. Salary concerns are the main hurdle, but tactically there is a place for him if the numbers add up.

The bid shows how United are balancing the need to trim the wage bill with the reality of a long contract. A permanent sale would clear Sancho from the books and free funds for the next phase of rebuilding, but the 2026 expiry creates a financial and strategic hurdle.

Roma are betting on a bold tactical shift that values versatile attackers who can cut inside while keeping width. If Sancho can adapt to their system and the price fits, the move could be a fresh start for him and a meaningful push for Roma’s rotation behind the striker.

Highlights

The window keeps turning and the next move could redefine both clubs' plans.