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Hello again! It’s January, and you know what that means — the transfer window is officially open for business. I’m Pardeep Cattry with a primer on the moves that could be in the cards this month.
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FA Cup: Crystal Palace vs. Everton, 3 p.m. ESPN+
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Sancho’s Dortmund return?
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The January transfer window is historically mild compared to its summertime counterpart, but serves as a major opportunity for much-needed moves for players and clubs alike. For no one is that more true than Jadon Sancho, who has not played for Manchester United since Aug. 28 because of what the club described as a disciplinary issue, something the player has denied.
The end of Sancho’s nightmare in Manchester might just be in sight. Borussia Dortmund, the club where he made a name for himself before, is reportedly interested in bringing him back this month. Sancho scored 37 goals and notched 41 assists in 92 games for Dortmund, and would provide a boost to the team as they currently sit outside of the Bundesliga’s top four and as their Champions League round of 16 tie against PSV approaches. A strong finish to the season might also keep the 23-year-old in the running for a spot on England’s roster for the Euros.
As James Benge reports, though, there’s one hurdle that needs to be cleared before Sancho moves anywhere: the price tag.
- Benge: “A crucial factor in the success of club-to-club negotiations will…
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