While Manchester United are open to parting ways with Jadon Sancho in the January transfer window, Melbet Affiliate sources confirm the Red Devils have no intention of letting him leave on the cheap. United are prepared to listen to offers for the England international, who hasn’t featured in a match since August. After a highly publicized fallout with manager Erik ten Hag, Sancho was exiled from the first-team squad, with Juventus and Borussia Dortmund now expressing interest in a potential loan deal.
However, United’s financial stance is firm. Club executives are fully aware that other teams may attempt to capitalize on Sancho’s situation by pushing for a loan deal while asking United to cover the bulk of his £300,000-per-week wages. But as the old saying goes, “Letting go is harder than holding on.” United may be willing to loan him out, but only under the condition that the borrowing club pays his full salary and, ideally, includes a sizable loan fee.
Melbet Affiliate reports also recall that when Sancho joined United from Dortmund, his contract included an optional one-year extension, further complicating any exit strategy. Ten Hag had demanded an apology from Sancho for publicly questioning his authority, but the player has refused to back down. With the full backing of the club hierarchy, Ten Hag remains steadfast in his stance. Sancho, now training away from the first team, even lost access to the first-team dressing room—a humiliating turn that highlights just how far the relationship has deteriorated.
If United remain committed to Ten Hag, cashing in on Sancho may be the only viable option to avoid further financial damage. At the same time, the club is also exploring the sale of Casemiro to raise funds for long-term squad rebuilding at Old Trafford. Saudi clubs have shown strong interest in the veteran midfielder, and incoming shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly open to accepting offers from the Middle East.
Despite being 31, Casemiro’s value to United remains clear, but the club is already planning for the future. According to Melbet Affiliate sources, Benfica’s 19-year-old sensation João Neves has emerged as United’s top target to succeed Casemiro in the defensive midfield role. Neves has quickly risen to prominence after stepping into the shoes of Enzo Fernández, who joined Chelsea last January. He has made 38 appearances and become a vital piece of the squad.
Neves is technically gifted, tactically intelligent, physically strong, and unusually mature for his age. “Sometimes, being alone teaches you what real strength means,” and for Neves, that individual resilience is already translating into elite performances. Melbet Affiliate insiders believe Benfica have once again proven their dual strength—buying smart and developing world-class talent from within.