'English clubs won't risk big-money Sancho move' – Dortmund 'totally relaxed' over Man Utd & Chelsea target's future

The winger is wanted by the Premier League pair, but the coronavirus pandemic could force him to stay in Germany for at least another year Borussia Dortmund director Michael Zorc says his club are “totally relaxed” about Jadon Sancho’s future despite ongoing reports linking him with a return to England.

Premier League duo Manchester United and Chelsea are said to be leading the chase for the 20-year-old winger, who has proven himself one of Europe’s most promising young players since he moved to Germany from Manchester City in 2017.

The coronavirus outbreak is expected to disrupt clubs’ transfer plans, however, and may force Sancho’s suitors to turn their attention to more affordable targets. United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward recently suggested that the club will not be able to make big-money moves in the next transfer window as they look to deal with the financial blow caused by the suspension of football across the world.

Asked if the uncertainty could end any chance of Sancho leaving the Bundesliga side, Zorc says Dortmund’s attitude has not changed in recent months and insists they have bigger things to focus on amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

“There is no new stance,” Zorc said in an interview with Sport1.

“It is currently the case that no club will risk anything by making a big-money move - even in England! I can't and don't want to lean too far out of the window with predictions because the situation is currently changing every day. We'll see what happens.