The Daily Bee: Is Jadon Sancho Heading Back to Dortmund?

Borussia Dortmund are exploring a remarkable third reunion with winger Jadon Sancho, sources have confirmed, as the 25-year-old’s Manchester United deal winds toward its summer expiration. The Bundesliga club, fresh off monitoring Europe’s elite in the Champions League Round of 16 that concluded on Wednesday night, have identified the England international as a priority target for the upcoming transfer window.

Sancho’s contractual limbo at Old Trafford has alerted Dortmund decision-makers, who previously brought the forward back on loan during the second half of last season. With no extension agreed in Manchester, BVB believe they can secure his services on a free transfer once the window opens, effectively removing a significant fee and allowing funds to be redirected toward other squad reinforcements.

While the club weigh up attacking options, managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke and sporting director Sebastian Kehl are simultaneously working to lock down emerging talents. Luca Reggiani is on the verge of signing a new deal, with only minor details left to iron out, signalling Dortmund’s intent to retain core pieces alongside potential high-profile additions.

Full-back depth is also on the agenda. Newcastle United’s 21-year-old Lewis Hall has emerged as a concrete target, though competition is expected from fellow German outfit RB Leipzig. Newcastle’s reluctance to sell, combined with expected Premier League interest, could complicate negotiations, yet Dortmund scouts have tracked Hall for months and view his versatility as ideal for their system.

Elsewhere, in-form striker Serhou Guirassy continues to attract admiring glances from across Europe. Tottenham Hotspur, who are preparing for a Championship playoff push, have joined the queue of clubs monitoring the Guinea international’s situation, though Dortmund have yet to formalise any offer.

On the international stage, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has called up two uncapped players for March fixtures: Jonas Urban and Lennart Karl. BVB defenders Nico Schlotterbeck and Felix Nmecha are also included, alongside Waldemar Anton, as the national side begins shaping its squad ahead of future tournaments.

Bayern Munich, the lone German survivor in the Champions League after eliminating Atalanta 10-2 on aggregate, have moved swiftly to secure domestic talent by activating the buy-back clause for Hannover 96’s 20-year-old midfielder Noel Aseko. The Bavarians’ quarter-final date with Real Madrid looms large on 7-8 April, while Arsenal, buoyed by a favourable draw and a 3-1 aggregate win over Bayer Leverkusen, have been installed as Opta’s leading contenders with a 30% probability of lifting the trophy.

Further down the table, FC Köln prodigy Said El Mala is nearing a switch to Brighton & Hove Albion for a fee reported at just €35 million, a deal that could rise in add-ons and represents another example of Bundesliga academies feeding Premier League ambitions.

As the summer window edges closer, all eyes in the Ruhr valley will be on Sancho’s final months in Manchester. Should the move materialise, Dortmund would welcome back a player who recorded 50 goal involvements in 137 competitive appearances during his first spell at Signal Iduna Park, offering manager Nuri Sahin—appointed this season—an immediate boost on the flanks. For now, negotiations remain at an early stage, but the prospect of a third homecoming is gaining traction with each passing week.