Revealed: Jadon Sancho's two conditions for 'starting again' at Man Utd after Borussia Dortmund loan

Erik ten Hag's tenure at United has been a turbulent one, with Sancho having fallen foul of his wrath after allegedly allowing his standards to drop in training. Sancho criticised Ten Hag on social media, and was exiled until he issued an apology, but it has yet to arrive. The relationship between Sancho and Ten Hag is described as "irreparable" by insiders, implying that the manager's exit is essential for Sancho's potential comeback.

According to iNews, the English forward would only consider a fresh start at United should the Dutch manager depart in the summer. While United are reportedly set to plan for the 2024-25 season with Ten Hag at the helm, that could change if the team fails to qualify for the Champions League or win the FA Cup.

Jason Wilcox, who is reportedly set to be appointed as technical director at United, is said to be inclined to give Sancho another chance. His arrival is the second condition Sancho has laid out for a return to Old Trafford. Having previously worked with Sancho during his time at Manchester City's academy, Wilcox holds a favourable opinion of the player and is open to facilitating his return to Old Trafford.

Despite Sancho's desire for a United resurgence, the club's priority remains selling him as part of a broader squad overhaul. Ineos, the club's minority owners, are contemplating a fire sale to revamp the underperforming squad, with Sancho being one of the players likely to be offloaded to generate funds.

Sancho's loan spell at Dortmund has been modest, with only two goals scored across all competitions, which has potentially diminished his market value. Consequently, Dortmund may not pursue a permanent deal if there isn't an upsurge in form, leaving the door open for a United return if no alternative suitors emerge - but whether or not Ten Hag will be the one to make a final decision remains to be seen.