Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has admitted he remains undecided about whether to sign Jadon Sancho permanently from Manchester United. The 25-year-old winger is currently on a season-long loan at Villa Park, and while his form has improved in recent weeks, Emery is not yet convinced he warrants a permanent deal.
Sancho began the season frozen out at United under Ruben Amorim, but has since scored his first goal for Villa in a 1-0 win over Fenerbahce and provided an assist against Bournemouth. However, Emery stressed the need for consistency, saying: 'The first part of the season was not enough. He was working, he was trying, but he was not achieving the performances needed.'
Speaking ahead of Villa's Premier League clash with Brighton, Emery said: 'Not yet [decided]. But he's a fantastic player. He will need another contract and maybe it could be here. In case he's playing his best football, we will want him. Maybe other teams could be involved in the interest for him.'
Sancho's contract with United expires at the end of the season, making his exit from Old Trafford almost certain. His £73 million move from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 yielded only 12 goals and six assists in 83 appearances, and he has since had loan spells at Dortmund, Chelsea, and now Villa. Emery added: 'There's no time to wait for anyone. We need everyone to be focused... I believe he's getting better.'
