‘Dortmund would give him away’ – Man Utd sent GAME-CHANGING transfer message

Robin Bairner
Robin Bairner
  • 22 Mar 2024 14:27 GMT
  • 4 min read
Jadon Sancho, Donyell Malen, Erik ten Hag, Man Utd
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Manchester United have been sent an important transfer message by Borussia Dortmund that affects the future of Jadon Sancho.

Sancho has been exiled to the Bundesliga club via a loan deal, yet the winger’s future remains unresolved, with Dortmund struggling to finance a permanent move.

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BVB are eager to keep the England winger at the club on a full-time basis, though, and are seeking solutions to the problem.

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United have been informed that Dortmund are seeking solutions, and one of those may involve Donyell Malen, who has been linked to the Old Trafford side.

Writing in the Daily Briefing, Christian Falk reports: “Sports director Sebastian Kehl is very happy with Sancho. That's why he wants to talk to Manchester United in May. The goal: another loan.

“But there is also a plan B: Donyell Malen is currently playing in his best form since he joined Dortmund. Manchester United are interested in him. Dortmund would give him away. A swap deal would be possible.”

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Donyell Malen has been on fire for Dortmund
© IMAGO - Donyell Malen has been on fire for Dortmund
Malen could be sacrificed for Jadon Sancho
© IMAGO - Malen could be sacrificed for Jadon Sancho

Competition for Malen

Man Utd are not alone in following Netherlands international Malen, who has hit upon a golden run of form since the January transfer window. Overall, he has 13 goals and five assists in 33 games this season across all competitions.

Arsenal are credited with having an interest in the player, with the 25-year-old having indicated that he is more than open to going back to the Emirates Stadium, where he spent time as a youngster before departing in search of regular football.

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Equally, Liverpool are following the wide attacker, though with no succession plan in place to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, doing any business will be tricky for the Reds. The Merseysiders naturally start at a disadvantage in this race.

With Dortmund eager to retain Sancho, Man Utd’s hopes of landing Malen are naturally boosted, although Arsenal remain a significant threat.

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