Beşiktaş target Sancho pauses Roma move despite United agreement
Roma's pursuit of Jadon Sancho is in jeopardy after the winger reportedly asked for more time to consider their offer, even though the Italian club had reached a full agreement with Manchester United. The unexpected delay has left Roma unwilling to wait, potentially causing the Giallorossi to walk away from the deal and look for other targets.
Roma's deal for Jadon Sancho is on the brink of collapse. Despite reaching a full agreement with Manchester United on a transfer fee, the winger has requested more time to consider the Giallorossi's offer, a move that has left the Italian club unwilling to wait.
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Coach Gian Piero Gasperini had reportedly held two separate conference calls with Sancho and expected a positive answer this morning. However, sources with direct knowledge of the matter say that Sancho, who has taken a similar approach with other interested clubs, has put talks on hold.
This delay has left Roma frustrated, particularly after reaching agreements on all other aspects of the deal, including agent fees. It remains to be seen whether Roma's reported decision to walk out of the deal is a genuine ultimatum or a tactic to pressure the player into making a quicker decision.
Sancho has recently returned to Manchester United after a one-season loan at Chelsea, where he scored five goals and provided ten assists in 41 appearances across all competitions.
