Champions League club enters race to sign Jadon Sancho but key issue could block Man Utd transfer

A Champions League club is interested in signing Jadon Sancho from Manchester United, but a key issue could prevent the proposed transfer.

Sancho remains the subject of intense transfer speculation following his public falling out with Erik ten Hag in September.

He's yet to make an appearance for the Red Devils since his dispute with the Dutch boss as his future appears to lie away from Old Trafford.

The 23-year-old has been linked with a sensational return to Borussia Dortmund ahead of the transfer window reopening next month.

Not to mention La Liga outfit Barcelona and Serie A side Juventus, who are willing to pay a part of his salary.

A new team has now entered the race to snap up the Englishman from Man United as RB Leipzig are keen on snapping up the player's services for the second half of the season.

That's according to German journalist Christian Falk, who claims the Bundesliga club are interested in luring Sancho back to Germany.

However, his £17 million-per-year salary could prove to be an issue.

But he may have to take a huge pay cut to secure a move away from Man United.

Leipzig's pursuit of Sancho comes as they mount a challenge for the league title. They currently occupy third place, behind Bayern Munich and leaders Bayer Leverkusen.

They also face Real Madrid in the next round of the Champions League after advancing from the group stage round.

Jadon Sancho in action for Manchester United. Image: Getty

Of course, Sancho made his name in Germany, having starred at Dortmund before sealing a massive £73 million transfer to Man United in 2021.

He scored an impressive 50 goals in 137 games in all competitions during his prolific spell at the club.

A far cry from his Man United form as he has netted just 12 goals in 82 matches.