Jadon Sancho is closing in on a Borussia Dortmund return as Manchester United prepare to let the winger leave on a free transfer this summer.

Jadon Sancho is increasingly likely to make a sensational return to Borussia Dortmund as his long and frustrating spell with Manchester United nears its end.

The winger is currently spending the season on loan at Aston Villa, but there appears to be little chance of him building a long-term future either there or back at Old Trafford.

Manchester United are reportedly unwilling to continue carrying Sancho’s massive wage package and have decided against extending his current contract, meaning the 26-year-old will become available on a free transfer this summer.

That would mark a dramatic fall for a player who arrived in England for £73 million in 2021 amid huge expectations after his explosive rise in Germany.

Now, a return to familiar surroundings is gathering serious momentum, with sources indicating that Sancho is open to lowering his salary demands in order to make another Dortmund switch possible. His previous spells at Dortmund remain the strongest period of his senior career, and there is a growing belief among all parties that the Bundesliga could provide the ideal setting for him to rebuild confidence and consistency.

Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has already approved the move from a sporting standpoint, while Borussia Dortmund’s summer recruitment strategy is focused on smart, low-cost additions, making Sancho an attractive fit.

Although Aston Villa would not rule out keeping him in the Premier League, Dortmund are currently viewed as the frontrunners, with negotiations expected to intensify as Manchester United prepare to finally draw a line under one of their most disappointing modern transfers.