Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has cautioned Erik ten Hag that his reconciliation with Jadon Sancho might backfire. The English winger has resolved his issues with Ten Hag and is now playing a significant role in pre-season.
However, former United striker Yorke suggests that tensions could resurface if the Red Devils fail to win matches when the new Premier League season begins in mid-August.
“It’s a really bizarre scenario there with Jadon Sancho and one I don’t think either party expected to be in,” Yorke said in an interview with BoyleSports, who offer the latest Premier League betting.
“Ten Hag wasn’t meant to win the FA Cup, but he did. Jadon Sancho wouldn’t have expected Ten Hag to win, which would’ve led to the manager being sacked and his return.
But Sancho has got three more years on his contract and he’s one of the highest-paid players.
There are only very few clubs around the world that will be able to afford his salary, so he’s not going anywhere so that’s caused a little bit of a dilemma.
“How do you settle this? You have a man-to-man conversation and try to settle the whole disagreement. The problem is if they don’t get off to a good start and they’re losing football matches.
I think fingers will start to be pointed at each other again. It’s a situation to watch and it’s all well and good trying to make up but if things go belly up then these things can blow up in the face of the manager.”
Yorke also warned United against putting Rashford up for sale, with it widely reported they are ready to listen to suitable offers. The England international endured a bleak run of form that saw him score just eight goals in 43 appearances in the 2023-24 campaign.
“If it’s £40 million or £50 million then it would be nothing in the modern game and he’s so much better than that, with the ability he has shown us in the past,” Yorke said.
However, the former striker believes that a £100 million bid would be difficult for new part owners INEOS to turn down.
“United should keep Rashford, but £100 million would create a dilemma,” he added.
“If PSG for instance are to bid £100 million, it would really stir up the pot because that is a huge amount of money even though he is still one of United’s best players.”
As Sancho has been regaining his form under Ten Hag, Rashford had difficulties in the match against Rosenborg and was later rested against Rangers due to a reported minor injury.
Manchester United will now head to the United States for the next stage of their pre-season. They are set to face Arsenal, Real Betis, and Liverpool before returning home.