🚨BREAKING Aston Villa are now making move to sign “special” £73m forward for Emery
Aston Villa Eye Jadon Sancho Amid Transfer Plans with Emery and Monchi
Aston Villa have emerged as serious contenders in the race to sign Jadon Sancho, with club insiders revealing to GIVEMESPORT that the England international has been identified as a potential summer acquisition. The move comes as head coach Unai Emery works closely with the club’s president of football operations, Monchi, to formulate strategic recruitment plans ahead of a demanding 2025/26 campaign.
While Villa have already taken proactive steps by securing Turkish starlet Yasin Özcan on a pre-agreed five-year contract, finalized during the winter transfer window with Kasimpasa, the Midlands outfit remains committed to strengthening the squad further. Özcan is expected to provide youthful energy and defensive options, but the club’s ambitions stretch well beyond a single signing.
One area of focus is the attacking department. Villa have decided against activating a £40 million purchase clause for Marcus Rashford, who had a successful loan spell but will return to Manchester United. However, this hasn’t signaled the end of Villa’s Premier League shopping spree. In fact, Jadon Sancho now headlines Emery’s shortlist as the Spaniard eyes dynamic reinforcements to bolster Villa’s forward line for their upcoming Europa League campaign.
Villa Plotting Sancho Capture Despite Financial Hurdles
GMS sources report that Aston Villa are actively exploring a potential move for Sancho, who finds himself at a crossroads after falling out of favour at Manchester United. Despite being out of the first-team picture, Sancho is reluctant to compromise on his high salary demands — a major stumbling block in any potential deal. The winger currently earns an estimated £300,000 per week, a wage level that significantly complicates transfer negotiations for interested clubs.
After returning to Manchester United following a loan spell with Chelsea — a deal that saw the Blues pay a £5 million penalty to avoid a permanent transfer — Sancho is now evaluating his next move. During his time at Stamford Bridge, he registered an impressive 13 goal contributions, a stat that has not gone unnoticed by Villa’s scouting department.
Though Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca praised Sancho as a “special” talent, the London club decided against securing him permanently. This has given Aston Villa the opportunity to make a move, albeit one that will require careful financial planning and potentially creative structuring to navigate Sancho’s lucrative salary expectations.
Villa Face Stiff Competition from Dortmund
Complicating matters for Villa is the renewed interest from Borussia Dortmund, Sancho’s former club. GMS sources reveal that Sancho remains open to a third spell with the Bundesliga side, where he previously thrived before making a £73 million move to Manchester United in 2021. The German outfit, however, would require either a significant wage reduction from Sancho or financial assistance from United to facilitate the transfer.
Sancho returned to Dortmund on loan during the second half of the 2023/24 season after a public fallout with United manager Erik ten Hag, and the club is once again monitoring his availability. Dortmund are reportedly seeking clarity on Sancho’s stance before committing to a formal approach, but they remain a serious alternative to Villa if wage issues can be resolved.
United’s Role May Be Key in Final Outcome
As it stands, Manchester United are expected to play a decisive role in determining where Sancho ends up. If they are willing to subsidize part of his salary — especially in the case of a move to Germany — it could tilt the scales away from Villa. On the other hand, if United prioritize selling to a domestic club and minimizing wage obligations, Villa’s chances could improve.
For now, Emery and Monchi must weigh the pros and cons of pursuing a high-risk, high-reward transfer that could significantly boost Villa’s offensive firepower but potentially disrupt the club’s wage structure. With European football on the horizon and a growing ambition to challenge at the top level, Villa’s interest in Sancho underscores their intent to compete with the Premier League elite — but they will need to overcome serious financial and competitive obstacles to seal the deal.