Manchester United identify Ousmane Dembélé as Sancho alternative | OneFootball

Manchester United have reportedly identified Barcelona outcast Ousmane Dembélé as a potential transfer alternative to Jadon Sancho.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc handed United a significant blow on Monday, insisting that the club “plan on having Sancho in our team this season,” adding that the decision on his future was “final.”

According to ESPN, the Old Trafford club will continue to pursue the 20-year-old this summer but have sounded out Dembélé should talks come to a standstill.

Barcelona are open to selling the Frenchman who has struggled with injuries and inconsistency following his €105m from Dortmund in 2017.

It’s understood that informal discussions over an initial season-long loan with an obligation to buy were discussed but no official approach has been made as of yet.

Dembélé has two years left on his current deal but has not played a competitive match since November and underwent surgery on his hamstring in February.

Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman and Juventus’ Douglas Costa have also been shortlisted.