It is now well known that Borussia Dortmund and Jadon Sancho are reunited. Also that BVB’s loan deal with Manchester United ends in the summer and there is no purchase option. If wild speculation is to be believed, a player swap could still ensure that the 23-year-old will lace up his football boots in the Ruhr area beyond the summer of 2024.
Manchester United are said to be considering handing Jadon Sancho over to BVB if Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel moves to the Red Devils in return. The rumor is spread by “Bild” with reference to English media. However, where on the island the information comes from remains unclear.
According to the “Bild” report, ManUnited could welcome the scenario because they are not happy with keeper André Onana at Old Trafford. Inter paid a whopping 50 million euros for the Cameroonian in the summer of 2023, but the 27-year-old has so far failed to deliver the brilliant performances he was hoping for.
Unlike Kobel, who saved several points for Dortmund, who had recently been weak. The rumor is still based on extremely shaky ground, because everyone in charge at BVB should be aware that they have outstanding support within their own ranks in Kobel.
BVB would swap construction site for construction site
Even if Sancho was able to build on his old top performances in BVB’s uniform during his loan, the deal would probably not be one that would be welcomed in Dortmund. Ultimately, in this case you would have to add more in the goalkeeper position and would simply have a new construction site in your squad planning.
Kobel moved from VfB Stuttgart to BVB in 2021, where he quickly became number one. In October 2023, the Swiss extended his contract until the summer of 2028. There were already enough rumors circulating back then. Among other things, FC Bayern is always said to be interested.