July 24th 2023.
Jadon Sancho could be reshaped to become a false nine in the Premier League. Erik ten Hag has been trialling the 23-year-old Manchester United star in pre-season, and is considering whether or not to move him from his usual role of left winger to a more central attacking position.
Sancho has started as a false nine in friendlies against Lyon, Leeds United, and Arsenal this summer, and put in a strong performance in the 2-0 win over the Gunners on Saturday. He scored the second goal and impressed with both his pressing and hold-up play, which has encouraged Ten Hag to consider playing him in the Premier League.
This comes after United withdrew their interest in Harry Kane due to his £100m price tag, and also pulled out of the race for Randal Kolo Muani, who had a £86m valuation. The club have now turned their attentions towards Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund, but are unwilling to spend more than £60m on him.
Sancho has largely struggled since his £73m move to Old Trafford two years ago. He has made 79 appearances for United, but has only registered 12 goals and six assists. It remains to be seen whether Ten Hag will decide to play him as a false nine in the Premier League, but it would certainly be an interesting move.
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