Gasperini confirms Sancho ‘never said no to Roma’ | OneFootball

Although Roma are pessimistic about signing Jadon Sancho from Manchester United, Gian Piero Gasperini insists that the English winger ‘never said no’ to the Giallorossi.

Although several Italian media reported that Sancho had rejected an offer from Roma, Football Italia reiterated that the Manchester United outcast never formally rejected an offer from the Giallorossi.

Gasperini confirms Sancho didn’t reject Roma offer

ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on August 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Gasperini confirmed so last night after a 1-0 win against Bologna.

“Sancho never said no to Roma,” the Giallorossi boss told RAI via Corriere dello Sport.

This, however, doesn’t mean the ex-Chelsea loanee will move to the Stadio Olimpico this season.

The Giallorossi have an agreement with Manchester United but have been struggling to convince Sancho to accept a move to the capital.

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – MAY 11: Substitute, Jadon Sancho of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James’ Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Speaking to DAZN last night, Roma director Frederic Massara admitted that Sancho lacked the motivation to join the Giallorossi.

Roma welcomed Evan Ferguson and Leon Bailey on loan to strengthen their attack this summer, but the latter suffered an injury during his first training session at Trigoria and will remain out of action for a month.