Manchester United make major decision on futures of Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho: report

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Manchester United duo Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho are currently out on loan in Europe

Manchester United trio Jadon Sancho, Mason Greenwood and Cristiano Ronaldo look on prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford on December 30, 2021 in Manchester, England.
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Manchester United have decided on the fates of Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood ahead of next season.

The Red Devils are planning for a huge summer of overhaul, following Sir Jim Ratcliffe buying a minority stake in the club. Manchester United have sailed close to the wind in regards to the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules so will have to make decisions on a number of big stars. 

With Greenwood and Sancho out on loan in Europe – and potentially worth a lot of money in sales – the former England stars could help to recoup some money ahead of incomings. 

Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chairman and founder of Ineos Group Holdings Plc, following a Bloomberg Television interview at The Grenadier pub in London, UK, on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. "If you're in the automotive world, you've got a responsibility to try and improve the world's carbon footprint," Ratcliffe said.

Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has a big summer planned (Image credit: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Despite the potential to shift Greenwood and Sancho, however, HITC are reporting that both stars are set for further loan moves.

Sancho fell out with Erik ten Hag at the start of the season, while Greenwood has not played for the 20-time English champions since he was suspended by the club in January 2022, following an arrest by Greater Manchester Police on suspicion of rape and assault. Ratcliffe has since suggested that Greenwood could be reintegrated by the club, while Sancho's future could hinge on that of Ten Hag.

In FourFourTwo's view, it makes sense from a business sense to keep these two players out on loan, regardless of whether United plan on bringing either or both of them into the fold in the future. 

Jadon Sancho is currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund from Manchester United.

Jadon Sancho has impressed back at Dortmund (Image credit: Getty Images)

With United currently in flux and looking to integrate several new stars over the summer, now might not be the best time to look to rehabilitate two players who have thrived on the continent. Both Sancho and Greenwood could see their values continue to rise over the next 12 months, and may benefit from stability out on loan rather than rushing them back to the Premier League.

Sancho is valued at €25 million by Transfermarket, with Greenwood valued at €15m.

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Manchester United are set to receive a fee from the Jadon Sancho loan deal, thanks to Borussia Dortmund reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League. United are looking at one versatile Barcelona star, while a Serie A defender has been linked. Tottenham could yet sign Anthony Martial, meanwhile. 

Meanwhile, Cesc Fabregas has heaped praise on teenage talent, Kobbie Mainoo.

Mark White
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Mark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robson’s time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.