Manchester United’s transfer activity has been a talking point across the Premier League this summer, with plenty of players arriving and departing as Ruben Amorim reshapes his squad.
The Red Devils struggles in attack have been well-documented, prompting debates about who has underperformed and who might still have untapped potential.
Fans have closely monitored the movements of former stars, especially those returning from loan spells or leaving for fresh challenges elsewhere.
Aston Villa have been busy too, navigating Financial Fair Play restrictions while bolstering their squad for the new season.
Jadon Sancho’s loan move to the Midlands fits squarely into this narrative, offering both the player and his new club a chance to reset.
The main story, however, centres on Jadon Sancho himself.
Jamie Carragher has launched a scathing critique of the former Manchester United winger, claiming he doesn’t possess “much ability.”
Sancho returned to Old Trafford after a season-long spell at Chelsea, who chose not to buy him permanently.
Upon his return, he was immediately consigned to Ruben Amorim’s so-called “bomb squad,” and eventually loaned out on deadline day to Aston Villa.
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Speaking on the latest episode of The Overlap Fan Debate, on YouTube, Carragher said: “It’s funny with Jadon Sancho.
“Back when he was at Borussia Dortmund, Gary Neville and I were on a show where we had to pick an England squad.
“We hadn’t seen too much of him – he was doing well in the Champions League, but we left him out.
“Everyone on social media was saying, ‘How can you not pick Sancho?’
“I’m still not sure there’s that much ability there. He’s okay, but I don’t really see what his standout quality is.
“With Marcus Rashford, even though I’ve criticised him, I can picture his pace, his shooting, his free kicks, the power he puts into the ball.
“With Sancho, I just don’t know what his thing is – I can’t picture it in my head.”
Sancho’s move to Aston Villa sees the Villans cover 80 per cent of his wages, structured carefully around Financial Fair Play regulations.
Notably, there is no obligation to make the transfer permanent next summer.
The English winger will aim to kick off his 2025-26 campaign in the Premier League this Saturday against Everton, marking his first competitive appearance for his new club and hoping to revive the career that has struggled to live up to expectations at Old Trafford.
