August 23rd 2024.
Football pundit Paul Merson recently shared his thoughts on the surprising rumor that Chelsea could be looking to secure a transfer for Jadon Sancho from Manchester United before the transfer window closes. It's been quite an eventful summer for Sancho, with talks of his potential permanent return to Borussia Dortmund after a successful loan stint last season. However, things took a turn when he clashed with manager Erik ten Hag and was sent back to Dortmund. This caused speculation that his time at Manchester United was coming to an end. But, to everyone's surprise, he was welcomed back into the first-team squad during pre-season after making amends with Ten Hag. However, new reports claim that Manchester United may still be open to offloading Sancho before the transfer window closes, with Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus also showing interest. It was even rumored that Chelsea were considering making a shocking move for the talented English winger.
Merson, who is well aware of the speculations surrounding Sancho's future, shared his thoughts on the matter. He believes that while a move to Chelsea would be exciting, he doesn't see it happening. Instead, he thinks Chelsea should prioritize signing a new goalkeeper and striker before the window shuts.
Speaking to Sportskeeda, Merson said, "There's talk of Chelsea wanting to sign Jadon Sancho, but honestly, I don't see that happening. Chelsea don't need another winger, what they need is a goalkeeper and a centre-forward."
After Ten Hag publicly welcomed Sancho back, the winger was surprisingly left out of the team's opening Premier League game against Fulham last week. However, Ten Hag explained that Sancho was not fully fit due to a recent ear infection and could make a return to the squad for their upcoming match against Brighton on Saturday.
Brighton had an impressive start to their Premier League campaign, with a 3-0 win against Everton at Goodison Park. Merson believes they will provide a tough test for Manchester United and shared his prediction for the match. He said, "Brighton had an amazing result in their opening game against Everton. I actually thought they'd struggle, but they proved me wrong. Manchester United also got the job done against Fulham in their season opener, but I feel it's important not to get carried away with that result."
Merson goes on to mention that while Manchester United did improve as the game progressed, there were still some shaky moments during the match. He also believes that midfielder Mason Mount could play a significant role for Manchester United this season if he can stay fit. Merson is a fan of Mount's abilities but acknowledges that he has yet to fully showcase his talent at Old Trafford. However, he believes that with some luck, Mount can turn things around and become a key player for the team.
As for his prediction for the game, Merson thinks it could end in a draw. He said, "I think this could be a draw. Manchester United may not be able to come away with a win here, so I'm going for 1-1."
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