Erik ten Hag explains decision to leave Jadon Sancho out of Man Utd squad AGAIN in Brighton clash with transfer window ticking down

Per Fabrizio Romano, Sancho travelled to Brighton with United's squad but was not picked to either start the game or sit on the bench. He could leave the club before the end of the transfer window, having spent last season on loan at Borussia Dortmund, and manager Erik ten Hag has revealed that there are still "issues" within his squad.

Sancho was also left out of ten Hag's squad for their opening fixture, against Fulham, despite coming on as a substitute in the Community Shield against Manchester City. The Red Devils boss has already said that players who are left out "have to deal with it", but the ex-England star has been linked with Juventus, and could well seek an escape route before the summer window closes.

After the match, Romano revealed that United are negotiating transfer deals for Sancho and that was the reason he was left out of the matchday squad on Saturday. Juventus are close to signing Nico Gonzalez from Fiorentina, however, they remain interested in signing the England international.

Ten Hag said: “I had a choice to make. We had some issues, we need a full squad. He's one of them and needs to compete for his position."

Sancho's next opportunity for involvement comes on Sunday when United play Liverpool. It remains to be seen if he will still be on United's books by then.