Sancho insists on no pay cut, Villa focuses on spending less, Manchester United sticks to foolish moves.

Sancho came through Manchester City's youth system and became a star at Dortmund, delivering double-digit figures for three straight seasons. However, after joining Manchester United back in the Premier League, his performance declined. Still, he holds a lucrative contract and refuses to move unless his wages stay the same, only accepting loan moves without a pay cut.

According to Italian transfer expert Romano’s latest report, Manchester United’s 25-year-old English forward Sancho is set to join Aston Villa on loan. Both clubs have reached a preliminary agreement, with Villa and United sharing Sancho’s £250,000 weekly wages during the loan. Since Sancho’s contract runs until 2026 and is now in its final year, United has triggered an extension option to keep him until 2027. The club has approved the deal, and Sancho is preparing for his medical at Aston Villa.

Sancho, Aston Villa, and Manchester United are all remarkable cases. Sancho was initially bought by Chelsea but refused to accept a pay cut, leading Chelsea to compensate United £5 million to send him back. Aston Villa is reluctant to spend money, having sold many players this summer with no significant signings, resulting in 0 goals, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their first three Premier League matches, totaling 1 point. After loaning Rashford, Villa is now targeting Manchester United’s high-earning players on loan, requiring no fees but sharing wages. Manchester United’s slow player clearance led them to extend Sancho’s contract by a year just to loan him out, meaning next summer’s transfer window will likely be as awkward as this one, with Sancho essentially unsellable.