Jadon Sancho's time as a free agent could be ended by Dubai side Arabian Falcons. Manchester United released the former England international this summer, when his contract came to an end.
Five years after the Reds paid Borussia Dortmund £72.9million to sign the winger, Sancho remains without a club. However, it now appears Falcons, who are managed by former Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey and captained by ex-United prodigy Ravel Morrison, are plotting a pitch to sign Sancho.
Dubai Connection
The forward has enjoyed time in Dubai in the past, having previously flown out there during winter breaks and for warm-weather rehabilitation. Now it appears the second division UAE side are prepared to offer him a route out of free agency.
Mirror Football understands the Emirati football club are plotting an ambitious approach to attract Sancho and other free agents to the club.
Failed Moves
Sancho had been linked with moves to Fiorentina and Roma, though neither club chose to pursue a deal. He has also been connected with a surprise switch to Brazilian outfit Palmeiras.
The former England international, who netted three goals in 23 caps for the Three Lions, has turned out for four clubs over the past three seasons, including the appearances he made for United during the 2023-24 campaign.
Recent Career
He enjoyed an emotional return to Dortmund on loan in the January 2024 transfer window, even featuring in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium, which the German side lost 2-0 to Real Madrid.
After Dortmund chose not to sign him on a permanent basis, he spent a season on loan at Chelsea, where he claimed a Europa Conference League winners' medal. A permanent switch to Stamford Bridge ultimately failed to materialise, with the Blues paying a £5m penalty fee to United to withdraw from an obligation to sign him for £25m.
Villa were the next club to take him on loan, yet he struggled to nail down a regular starting berth in Unai Emery's side. He managed just one goal and three assists in 39 appearances, though he did end the campaign with a Europa League winners' medal.
Falcons' Pitch
The Falcons are hopeful that the prospect of living in Dubai, which also offers tax-free earnings, along with the club's top-class facilities, may be sufficient to attract the likes of Sancho.
The forward has a connection with the popular Emirati city, having previously travelled there to recuperate from injuries.
He is not the only high-profile player currently without a club. Former England team-mate Raheem Sterling also failed to secure a new side in the summer, as did ex-United colleague Paul Pogba, amongst others.
