Aston Villa have agreed a loan deal with Manchester United for forward Jadon Sancho. It is understood that Villa will pay a loan fee and 80 per cent of the players wages during his time at Villa Park. Sancho has entered the final year of his contract at Old Trafford, with United having the option to extend for a further 12 months.
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Chelsea held talks to renegotiate Sanchos salary to fit in with their wage structure but could not come to an agreement. Should Sancho finalise his loan move to Villa, he would follow in Marcus Rashfords footsteps after he spent the second half of last season on loan in the Midlands.
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Jadon Sanchos time in the Premier League has not gone to plan so far but Emery knows a player when he sees one. It could be the perfect move for both the player and a team currently lacking a spark in the final third.
Three goals and four assists in 31 appearances while on loan at Chelsea last season was a modest return but it is difficult to carve a way into Enzo Marescas bloated squad. At Villa, Sancho would have regular game time, European football and a manager who has regularly shown he can get the best out of players.
A loan deal can help all parties. Sanchos long-term future, whether it is at Villa or another club, is a discussion for a later date.
