Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'to fund Manchester United transfer window with sale' and other rumours
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly set to fund Manchester United's January transfer window with the sale of Jadon Sancho. The Reds' winger has been exiled from the first team since September when he was involved in a public falling out with Erik ten Hag.
Sancho declared himself a 'scapegoat' in a deleted social media post and has not featured in the team since. It is widely understood United want to sell Sancho in January and according to Football Insider any sale will see the cash go straight back to Ten Hag to spend on new recruits.
MEN Sport understands the Reds are wanting another clearout of their squad over the next two transfer windows in order to strengthen key areas. READ MORE: Ferguson gives verdict on Ratcliffe READ MORE: United urged to end Sancho saga One such area is in central defence and this could facilitate a departure for a current centre-back.
It is generally agreed Sancho is one of the players United want to see exit but according to the Daily Mail, Juventus is an unlikely permanent destination.
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