Erik ten Hag warned Jadon Sancho reconciliation could 'blow up in his face' as Man Utd legend also insists proposed Marcus Rashford sale would be a 'huge mistake'

The English winger has sorted out his differences with Ten Hag and is already playing an important role during pre-season. However, former United striker Yorke believes that things could sour again between the two men if the Red Devils do not start winning matches when the new Premier League kicks off in mid-August.

“It’s a really bizarre scenario there with Jadon Sancho and one I don't think either party expected to be in," Yorke said in an interview with BoyleSports, who offer the latest Premier League betting.

“Ten Hag wasn't meant to win the FA Cup, but he did. Jadon Sancho wouldn’t have expected Ten Hag to win, which would’ve led to the manager being sacked and his return. But Sancho has got three more years on his contract and he's one of the highest-paid players. There are only very few clubs around the world that will be able to afford his salary, so he's not going anywhere so that's caused a little bit of a dilemma.

“How do you settle this? You have a man-to-man conversation and try to settle the whole disagreement. The problem is if they don’t get off to a good start and they’re losing football matches. I think fingers will start to be pointed at each other again. It’s a situation to watch and it’s all well and good trying to make up but if things go belly up then these things can blow up in the face of the manager.”

Yorke also warned United against putting Rashford up for sale, with it widely reported they are ready to listen to suitable offers. The England international endured a bleak run of form that saw him score just eight goals in 43 appearances in the 2023-24 campaign.

“If it’s £40 million or £50 million then it would be nothing in the modern game and he’s so much better than that, with the ability he has shown us in the past," Yorke said.

However, the former striker believes that a £100 million bid would be difficult for new part owners INEOS to turn down.

"United should keep Rashford, but £100 million would create a dilemma," he added.

"If PSG for instance are to bid £100 million, it would really stir up the pot because that is a huge amount of money even though he is still one of United’s best players.”

While Sancho has been rediscovering his form under Ten Hag, Rashford struggled against Rosenborg and was subsequently rested against Rangers due to an alleged niggle. The Red Devils will now fly to the United States for the next phase of their pre-season where they will lock horns against Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool respectively before flying back.