Major Obstacle Blocking Jadon Sancho's Manchester United Departure Finally Exposed

Jadon Sancho's substantial salary package represents the primary obstacle preventing his departure from Manchester United, despite attraction from multiple top European clubs, according to recent reports.

The 25-year-old forward's exit from Old Trafford appears imminent following an unsuccessful period with the Red Devils, though arranging his transfer has proven complicated. Chelsea previously declined to make Sancho's move permanent after his loan stint with them last season—resulting in a £5 million ($6.9 million) penalty payment—and securing an appropriate club for the winger remains difficult.

Recent weeks have seen reported attention from Juventus, Napoli and Fenerbahçe, though any potential move remains far from completion. Fabrizio Romano has disclosed that Sancho's wages represent the primary concern and the factor behind Chelsea's withdrawal and Fenerbahçe's recent pullout from negotiations.

"Currently, no club is willing to take on Jadon Sancho's complete wage package," the journalist explained. "His salary represents the main issue and was also the concern for Chelsea. This was the primary reason Chelsea chose not to continue pursuing Jadon Sancho, as they refused to disrupt their wage structure."

Romano continued: "We'll see how this develops, but I can confirm ongoing interest from Italian clubs, including approaches from Juventus and conversations with Napoli from two weeks back. However, what's crucial to mention regarding Sancho is that Fenerbahçe no longer appears to be a realistic option for the player."

Sancho allegedly earns £250,000 ($343,000) weekly at Manchester United, and few clubs possess the financial capacity to cover such wages for a single player—particularly one who has demonstrated such unreliable form in recent seasons.

It seems Sancho may need to accept lower salary terms to facilitate a transfer this summer. The attacker is expected to attract a transfer fee of around £25 million ($34.3 million), representing just one-third of Manchester United's original investment four years ago.