Jadon Sancho has lit up the Bundesliga since signing for Borussia Dortmund in 2017.
Last season, he was included in the German top flight’s Team of the Season but this season has not gone as swimmingly, that’s despite him leading the way from a creative point of view with six assists.
After the previous international break, he returned to his club late and was dropped for the next game, and he was then taken off after 36 minutes against Bayern Munich last Saturday.
As such, it is being reported that he wants to leave Die Schwarzgelben, and Liverpool are said to be interested. Valued at £90m by Transfermarkt, he would set the Reds back, but he is a promising talent. However, with Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino leading the line, there doesn’t seem to be much of a need for him.
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Should Liverpool sign the England international? We asked four Football FanCast writers for their verdicts.
Danny Lewis
“I’m not really sure this would be the greatest of deals, perhaps for Jadon Sancho more than anything. The teenager is clearly someone who is keen to get as much game time as possible, having taken the leap of faith to leave Manchester City. Therefore, it seems unlikely he would be willing to go somewhere he would be directly up against Sadio Mane and Mo Salah for minutes on the wings.
“From a Liverpool point of view, the fee of around £100m being cited would be a lot to pay for someone who would not be guaranteed to start every week. On paper this would be an exciting signing, but it is hard to see how it would work out.”
Domagoj Kostanjsak
“Jadon Sancho is definitely one of the most promising young talents in the world, being named on the Golden Boy shortlist for 2019. Seeing how he would most likely fit Jurgen Klopp’s heavy metal and all-out attack approach, I’d say he would be more than just a worthy scoop for the Reds.
“After all, if they don’t get him, someone else might do it instead. I can’t see him staying put for much longer and currently, there are hardly better places to be at than at Anfield. It’s a win-win scenario for both parties.”
Grant McQuillan “I think Sancho is a beneficial addition to any squad. However, with his form, he’ll demand first-team action and I don’t think Liverpool can give him that. There is not a chance he gets in ahead of 2018/19’s Golden Boot winner Mo Salah, so the crazy money in which he would cost simply won’t be worth it. “However, the winger is talented and would be a great signing for anyone. With four dribbles each Champions League game, you will not be able to get many better players at the age of just 19. At the end of the day, who wouldn’t want a man who has six assists and three goals in just nine league games already? A great signing for anyone, but he needs to be starting every game, no matter what.” Harry Sherlock “Sancho has to be a priority for Liverpool if he’s available. This is a player who has developed into a genuine star during his time at Borussia Dortmund, scoring 12 and assisting 14 in the Bundesliga last season. As a result, he’s now a regular fixture in the England squad.“Not only is he homegrown, he’s just 19 and could become the star of the show under Jurgen Klopp. Yes, they already have Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah but depth is good, and competition is healthy. Liverpool should be pulling out all the stops to bring Sancho back to the Premier League.”