Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is on the verge of leaving Old Trafford, with manager Ruben Amorim endorsing a swap deal with Juventus that would bring midfielder Douglas Luiz to United.
This move, reported on July 4, 2025, is a key part of Amorim’s squad overhaul as pre-season training kicks off on Monday, July 7, 2025, aimed at reshaping a team that slumped to 15th in the Premier League last season.
Sancho’s stint at United since his £73 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 has been rocky, marked by a public dispute with former manager Erik ten Hag and a lackluster loan at Chelsea in 2024-25, where Chelsea paid £5 million to avoid a permanent deal.
Under Amorim, who took charge in November 2024, Sancho has no role in the 3-4-3 system, prompting Juventus to propose a straight swap with Luiz. The Brazilian midfielder, previously a standout at Aston Villa, struggled at Juventus last season, managing no goals or assists in 27 injury-disrupted appearances.
Amorim views Luiz, who delivered 10 goals and 10 assists in his final Villa season (2023-24), as a perfect fit for United’s midfield, which lacks the dynamism needed for his high-pressing, possession-based style.
With Christian Eriksen departed and Casemiro declining, Luiz’s energy could complement Bruno Fernandes and address the shortcomings of the inconsistent Manuel Ugarte. The swap deal suits United’s financial constraints, offloading Sancho’s £250,000-a-week wages while avoiding a direct fee for Luiz, valued at €30 million by Juventus.
Juventus initially floated other players like Dusan Vlahovic and Timothy Weah but have settled on Luiz for Sancho. The 25-year-old winger, keen to reboot his career, is open to a pay cut to join Juventus, seeing Serie A as a chance to rediscover his Dortmund form.
The deal reflects Amorim’s ruthless streak, having already marked Sancho, Antony, Marcus Rashford, and Alejandro Garnacho as expendable to fund his vision.
For United, Luiz offers a proven Premier League pedigree, though his recent injury woes raise questions about his reliability. For Juventus, Sancho’s potential could rejuvenate their attack, but his adaptation to a new league is uncertain.
As United gear up for pre-season friendlies in Malaysia, the US, and Asia, this swap deal underscores Amorim’s commitment to a decisive rebuild, aiming to lift a squad that endured 18 league losses and a Europa League final defeat last season. Fans hope Luiz’s arrival can spark a turnaround, while Sancho’s exit closes a disappointing chapter at Old Trafford.
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