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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Christian Pulisic and the six wingers Man Utd could sign to upgrade on Jadon Sancho

Manchester United have boasted some of the greatest wingers of all time in their ranks down the years, from George Best to Ryan Giggs, and David Beckham to Cristiano Ronaldo.

In their prime, they were players capable of mind-boggling moments of individual brilliance that could decide matches - risk-takers and mavericks with a winning mentality that just cannot be taught, and supporters idolised them for it.

United paid £73 million ($101m) to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund because they believed he was cut from the same cloth. He certainly looked special in Germany, after taking the brave decision to turn down a first professional contract at Manchester City to join BVB at the tender of age of 17 back in 2017.

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Sancho racked up an impressive haul of 50 goals and 64 assists in a Dortmund shirt, but his fearlessness and intelligence on the ball made him stand out the most. Personality can often be the difference between good and great players, and he had it in spades.

For whatever reason, though, that version of Sancho has yet to appear at Old Trafford.

As we edge towards the end of his second season at United, he has just 10 goals to his name from 68 appearances, and Erik ten Hag is reportedly growing impatient with his lack of progress.

Sancho fought his way back into the squad after being exiled entirely by the Dutchman due to "physical and mental" issues, but he hasn't made the most of his clean slate it now feels as though he will never fulfil his potential in Manchester.

A summer transfer might be in the best interests of all parties concerned, especially given the possible replacements thought to be on United's radar.

Sancho probably isn't going to enter the club's Hall of Fame, but there are others that could, starting with a certain Portugal international making a huge impact at Milan...

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