Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho has been told that a return to Borussia Dortmund this summer is unlikely.
The 25-year-old thrived at Dortmund during a four-year spell which earned him his £73million move to Old Trafford in 2021.
He returned on loan last year and impressed as the German side reached the Champions League final.
Sancho is hoping to reinvigorate his career after disappointing at United having failed to recover from his public falling out with former boss Erik Ten Hag.
He was shipped out on loan to Chelsea last season and the Blues had the option to sign him permanently for £25m this summer, but they instead opted to pay £5m to cancel the deal, with Sancho heading back to the Red Devils.
Despite his past success in Germany, Dortmund will not offer the England international a route out of Manchester.
On Wednesday, Dortmund's sporting director Sebastie Kehl ruled out a move.
He said: 'Of course, there's always some kind of contact with Jadon because of the long history we share, but at the moment, Jadon is not a topic for us.'
The winger's salary, which is believed to currently be between €18m (£15.3m) and €20m (£17m) per year, is far too pricey for Dortmund, according to Bild.
Dortmund's reluctance comes as a blow to United's hope of cashing in for the player they signed for big money four years ago.
Meanwhile, three Premier League sides have been linked with Sancho.
One of those sides is said to be Tottenham, who have the pulling power of the Champions League after qualifying for the competition by winning the Europa League.
Another club is Aston Villa, who are also in Europe, but had to settle for Europa League qualification after failing to finish in the top five of the Premier League when they lost against United on the final day of the season.
Newcastle have also long been in the market for a right-sided forward, and Sancho fits the bill.
Sancho's troubles at United began after Ten Hag criticised his performances in training after he was left out of a squad to face Arsenal in 2023.
The player then branded the words 'completely untrue' in a social media post that was later deleted.
The situation resulted in Ten Hag demanding an apology, and Sancho refusing to give one - he did not play for the Dutchman again and went on loan to Chelsea after a brief spell at former club Dortmund.
Sancho took to social media to thank the Blues for his time at the club after it was made clear that Chelsea would not be making the loan deal permanent.
'Grateful for the experience,' Sancho wrote on Instagram. 'Big love to everyone at Chelsea who made me feel at home - team-mates, staff, and the fans.
'Wishing the club all the best moving forward. Truly grateful, thank you Blues.'
Sancho struggled for consistency over the 2024-25 season, though he did score in the Conference League final against Real Betis, which Chelsea won 4-1.
Pupabiknuz
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I don't know what is Chelsea doing living that talented boy to return back to the Red Devil but nothing impossible I hope you will continue trying your best Infront we are still with you Sancho nothing impossible as l said it on ready good bye Sancho
Jiggywhitehead
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To be honest I feel Man United don’t necessarily need Mbuemo we’ve got Sancho so the Club should focus on top strikers such as Gyokeres and Osimhen, Alexander Mitrovic won’t be a bad idea, he can guarantee two years top class performance that can help Zirkee and Hojllund to develop on time
Man u fans suddenly started to embrace Sancho , but they supported that he should leave the club before the loan move
Jiggywhitehead
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Chelsea must have made a very unforgettable mistake with this dude
wobabcdnyz
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To be honest I feel Man United don’t necessarily need Mbuemo we’ve got Sancho so the Club should focus on top strikers such as Gyokeres and Osimhen, Alexander Mitrovic won’t be a bad idea, he can guarantee two years top class performance that can help Zirkee and Hojllund to develop on time
that's your suggestion but we don't need him
makenziefoster33
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just let him do a Dan James and Join Leeds
starzFC
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still can't figure why Chelsea let him go. 🤔
his wages are too high and he and his agent couldn't accept something lower the guys salary is 2 times that of cole palmer.
OluwaSeyiFunmi10
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He feels like a Chelsea player
yardman2024
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why chelsea don't by the fucking player
the coaches saw what ETH and Amorim saw
yardman2024
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Chelsea please buy Sancho
yes please manu will be soooooo happy
yardman2024
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To be honest I feel Man United don’t necessarily need Mbuemo we’ve got Sancho so the Club should focus on top strikers such as Gyokeres and Osimhen, Alexander Mitrovic won’t be a bad idea, he can guarantee two years top class performance that can help Zirkee and Hojllund to develop on time
sancho had 3 years of failing and you want to give him more[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
yardman2024
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still can't figure why Chelsea let him go. 🤔
the same reason city did, the same reason manu did
Totkmnop
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Good luck bro continue with with your talent but remember football ball is a game and we are all together and winning is our aim
SirOkolugbo1
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still can't figure why Chelsea let him go. 🤔
his wages was too high £350,000 weekly ,he refused to cut down
Napaciorty
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All the best to you Sancho
Howacdekpu
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what is this Manchester United doing,they don't know their sancho is than many of this Manchester players.united is sleeping.
jadacdint
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still can't figure why Chelsea let him go. 🤔
Cotbcdknsy
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jiccdeinop
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To be honest I feel Man United don’t necessarily need Mbuemo we’ve got Sancho so the Club should focus on top strikers such as Gyokeres and Osimhen, Alexander Mitrovic won’t be a bad idea, he can guarantee two years top class performance that can help Zirkee and Hojllund to develop on time
mitrovic yeah
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Alopenu
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To be honest I feel Man United don’t necessarily need Mbuemo we’ve got Sancho so the Club should focus on top strikers such as Gyokeres and Osimhen, Alexander Mitrovic won’t be a bad idea, he can guarantee two years top class performance that can help Zirkee and Hojllund to develop on time
You are calling on lazy ass Sancho to be our right wing forward in the coming season.... you are not serious man.
LichamAm
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To be honest I feel Man United don’t necessarily need Mbuemo we’ve got Sancho so the Club should focus on top strikers such as Gyokeres and Osimhen, Alexander Mitrovic won’t be a bad idea, he can guarantee two years top class performance that can help Zirkee and Hojllund to develop on time
Ponbcdimst
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Chelsea please buy Sancho
Cotbcdknsy
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chelsea couch a move like him sick a 2 lift foot man him have as wingas
Cotbcdknsy
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why chelsea don't by the fucking player