Jadon Sancho Edges Closer to Juventus Switch After Personal Terms Agreed

Juventus push for Jadon Sancho despite lowball opening bid

It feels like Jadon Sancho has been on the verge of a fresh start for months. After a rollercoaster few years at Manchester United, the 25-year-old England international could finally be heading for the Old Trafford exit—and this time, it might just stick. Juventus have officially tabled their first offer for the winger, and while it’s far below what United are hoping for, the Bianconeri are confident a deal can still be done.

According to renowned Italian journalist Alfredo Pedullà, Juventus have submitted an initial £15 million bid for Sancho. That figure falls significantly short of United’s reported €25 million (£21m) valuation, but it does signal intent. Most notably, Juventus have already agreed personal terms with Sancho, suggesting the player is eager to make the move to Turin and revive his career in Serie A.

It may be early days in negotiations, but Sancho’s Juventus chapter may be closer to opening than many think.

A cut-price deal with time ticking on Sancho’s contract

There’s no denying United’s hand is weakening. Sancho is now in the final year of his contract, and this summer represents the last real opportunity for the club to receive a fee for him. Letting him walk away for free next year would sting—not just financially, but reputationally too, considering they paid Borussia Dortmund £73 million for his services just three years ago.

Add to that the fact that Sancho spent the entire 2024-25 season on loan at Chelsea after a highly publicised fallout with then-manager Erik ten Hag, and you get the sense United are ready to move on. Sancho’s form at Chelsea wasn’t spectacular, but it was steady, and the general consensus is that he simply needs a fresh environment to unlock his full potential again.

Juventus see that opportunity. With Thiago Motta ushering in a new era at the club, there’s a real push to bring in creative wide players who can take some of the burden off Federico Chiesa. Sancho fits the bill perfectly—still relatively young, technically gifted, and capable of playing across the front line.

Juventus still chasing Francisco Conceição – could both arrive?

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While the pursuit of Sancho is grabbing the headlines, Juventus aren’t stopping there. Reports suggest the club are also monitoring FC Porto winger Francisco Conceição. The 21-year-old Portuguese international has been impressive in Liga Portugal and fits the profile of the type of talent Juventus are trying to attract—quick, incisive, and ready to take the next step in European football.

Interestingly, it’s believed Juventus want to sign both Sancho and Conceição, signalling a major attacking revamp. The club has been guilty of lacking creativity in recent seasons, and Motta is keen to fix that heading into the 2025-26 campaign.

Bringing in two wide players would also provide much-needed depth, especially with question marks still hanging over the future of several current squad members, including Moise Kean and Filip Kostić.

Why Sancho wants out – and why Juve makes sense

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Sancho’s desire to leave United isn’t exactly a secret. After his spat with Ten Hag, his relationship with the club soured, and despite a loan spell at Chelsea, he never really reestablished himself in United’s long-term plans. Even with Ruben Amorim now at the helm, there’s been little suggestion that Sancho is being reintegrated.

Reports suggest he’s not the only United player keen to move on this summer, but Sancho’s case is particularly urgent. He knows that, at 25, he’s at a critical juncture in his career. Another season spent on the bench or bouncing between loan moves could permanently derail the trajectory many expected him to follow when he first burst onto the scene in Germany.

Juventus offers a lifeline. Serie A has often served as a soft reset for players needing a confidence boost, and Sancho’s skill set could shine in a league that prizes tactical intelligence and tight technical control. Plus, the pressure, while still considerable at a club like Juve, is different than the media spotlight in England.

Timelines and what comes next for Sancho and Juventus

With Juventus set to face Borussia Dortmund in a pre-season friendly on August 10, there’s a sense of urgency around this deal. Ideally, both clubs would want Sancho’s future sorted long before then.

On United’s end, they have their first pre-season clash against Leeds on July 19, and Amorim has asked for clarity on all outgoing transfers before the team’s U.S. tour. Whether or not Sancho features against Leeds may provide a clear indicator of where the deal stands.

As for Juventus, this opening bid is unlikely to be accepted, but negotiations are expected to continue. The gap between the £15m offer and the €25m valuation isn’t insurmountable, especially with both sides motivated to get the deal over the line.

If Sancho agrees to slightly lower wage demands—or United are open to creative structuring like performance-related add-ons—a compromise could be reached in the coming weeks.

A turning point for both Sancho and Juventus

This transfer saga isn’t just about numbers—it’s about timing, ambition, and redemption.

For Jadon Sancho, it’s the chance to rebuild his career at one of Europe’s most storied clubs. For Juventus, it’s an opportunity to snatch a bargain and inject dynamism into a squad that has sorely needed it in recent years.

The opening bid might be modest, but the interest is real. And if all the moving pieces fall into place, we could be seeing Sancho in black and white stripes soon—ready to prove, once again, just how good he can be.