Manuel Ugarte swap deal, £40m exit, tactical problem - Jadon Sancho's Man United future verdict

Jadon Sancho still faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford and Manchester United need to make a decision on the returning England forward.

After being ousted by Erik ten Hag last season - due to his public spat with the Dutchman - the former Borussia Dortmund man is back in training with the squad.

The 24-year-old held positive discussions with Ten Hag and a line has been drawn under their situation. However, while an initial U-turn has been made, Sancho could still leave the club before August 30, especially with Ineos planning to generate much-needed funds to continue their recruitment drive.

United realistically have four options on the table: sell the player, loan him with an obligation to buy, keep him or use Sancho as a sweetener in any proposed swap deal that might come their way. Our team have given their views and discussed what might be the best way for Ineos, Sancho and Ten Hag to move forward.

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The fact Ten Hag did not speak about Sancho with a great deal of warmth after the 1-0 defeat to Rosenborg last week suggests their relationship might not be as rosy as United would have you believe. It is a positive they have agreed to draw a line under the whole saga, but it is still far from happy times.

Sancho undermined Ten Hag with his actions last September and no player should be allowed to do that. Furthermore, the winger has failed to flourish under any manager at United, suggesting it is unlikely he will make up for lost time this coming season.

United need to raise funds through player sales and are currently knee-deep in wide players, meaning it would make plenty of sense for United to