The English Premier League season is set to kick off this weekend with Manchester City taking on Manchester United in the Community Shield match. Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, lost their FA Cup title to Manchester United in the final last season. This victory seemingly saved United manager Erik ten Hag from being fired, leading to him signing a new contract with the club.
Although Manchester City are the favorites heading into the game, Manchester United might introduce new signing Joshua Zirkzee, who recently joined from Bologna. However, one player who may not feature in the match is Jadon Sancho, as rumors of his departure from the club continue to swirl.
According to reports from Football Insider, Sancho is edging closer to a move to Paris Saint-Germain before the end of the transfer window. The 24-year-old winger originally joined Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, following a successful stint in the Bundesliga.
Despite his initial struggles at Old Trafford, including a falling out with manager Erik ten Hag, Sancho returned to form during a loan spell at Dortmund last season. While he has since been reintegrated into the Manchester United squad, the club is reportedly looking to offload him this summer.
If United do decide to sell Sancho, they are likely to incur a significant financial loss compared to the £73 million they paid for his services three years ago. The departure of Sancho could mark a major change in the Manchester United squad as they seek to revamp their lineup ahead of the new season.
