Three reasons why Jadon Sancho Manchester United exit isn't straightforward

The summer transfer window was still open the last time Jadon Sancho played for Manchester United. He will have to wait until the January one opens to see if he has any hopes of kicking a ball at a competitive level again.

In a week that could be filled with change, his situation is still painfully the same. Erik ten Hag has asked him to apologise for disputing the reasons he was dropped for the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal, Sancho has refused to do so.

The longer the situation drags on, the more likely it is that Sancho will move on. It isn't as straightforward as simply waiting for the offers to come in, though.

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Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are both understood to be interested in an initial loan move for the 23-year-old, though his huge price-tag is proving a problem. United will not accept a cut-price sale just to get rid of Sancho, which could rule out a move to Europe midway through the season when budgets are already limited and wage demands are deemed too high.

Juventus and Dortmund would both likely require a wage contribution to make Sancho affordable and would only pursue a loan with an option to buy rather than a guaranteed future fee. That might be the best short-term solution for the player, but it is not in the best interest of the club, which invested £73 million in him a little over two years ago.

It means a move to the Saudi Pro League still seems like the most likely next destination, though there are even fresh doubts over that amid recent comments made by SPL director of football Michael Emenalo, who insists they will only target players of the 'highest level' to