While much of the focus this summer has been on exciting new arrivals at Manchester United, the other side of the transfer picture has been just as important.
Outgoings remain a priority for INEOS, with the club keen to trim the wage bill and move on players who no longer feature in Ruben Amorim’s plans.
That process has seen a number of high-profile stars placed in a so-called “bomb squad.”
A list of separated from the main group, who will be told to train away from the first team, should they fail to find a new club.
Marcus Rashford was among them, but his situation was resolved when he joined Barcelona on a season-long loan earlier this summer.
Another is Jadon Sancho, who endured a mixed loan stint at Chelsea last season, with the London club choosing to pay a £5million penalty fee rather than activate a £25million permanent deal.
Roma had been linked with Sancho earlier in the window, having made initial contact in recent weeks.
That interest has now developed into a concrete offer.
According to Paul Joyce for The Times, the Italian side have submitted a bid to take the 25-year-old on a season-long loan as they look to strengthen their attacking options.
Sancho, who has not featured for United in pre-season, has one year left on his contract, though the club hold an option to extend by a further 12 months.
United, however, would prefer a permanent sale to avoid carrying his £250,000-a-week wages beyond this season.
Chelsea’s decision came after a below-par year for the England international, who has also spent time on loan at Borussia Dortmund since his £73million move from the Bundesliga in 2021.
Roma are also pursuing Leon Bailey from Aston Villa and hope to add both wingers before the deadline.
Although United’s stance on Sancho could make negotiations more complex.
The Englishman recently rejected the opportunity to move to Besiktas, having been bombarded by their fans on social media.
