Will Jadon Sancho sign for Borussia Dortmund? Latest news on Man United winger's January transfer

Manchester United are facing a crucial juncture over their plans for Jadon Sancho at the start of 2024.

The winger has not featured for United since their 3-2 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on August 26 due to an ongoing disciplinary matter within the club.

Erik ten Hag has remained steadfast over whether he will bring Sancho back into the first team in 2024. The club hierarchy are expected to bring the impasse to an end during the January transfer window, one way or another, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS begin to take control of United's sporting operations.

With Sancho's United future looking increasingly uncertain, the England international could move on in the mid-season market, as Ten Hag aims to draw a line the ongoing issue between the pair.

The prospect of a return to the Bundesliga may well appeal to the 23-year-old as he attempts to get his career back on track and potentially force his way into Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024.

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Reports in the UK and Germany have intensified in recent days and it is becoming more likely that Sancho returns to Borussia Dortmund this month.

The Bundesliga club are said to be keen to sign the player on a loan deal until the end of the season. Christian Falk of Sport Bild claimed on January 2 that the two clubs were close to finalising terms, with United to cover part of Sancho's salary and Dortmund to pay a small loan fee.

True✅ The Talks between @BVB Dortmund and @ManUtd for a loan deal of Jadon Sancho are very concrete. the negotiations are nearing completion. Sancho is already expected in the BVB-training-camp this week. Dortmund pay a loan-fee,