Sancho has turned down a move to Roma, refusing to take a pay cut from his £250,000 weekly salary. With one year left on his contract, he appears content to see it out without compromise.

Manchester United has had trouble moving on from a number of players in recent years, with Sancho being a prime example. His unwillingness to accept a lower wage and insistence on sticking to his contract have left him without a new destination. After spending last season on loan at Chelsea—where he made 42 appearances, scored 5 goals, and delivered 9 assists—Chelsea activated his purchase clause, but Sancho’s stance on wages meant the club had to pay United £5 million to send him back. This summer, United has continued searching for a buyer, but his high salary has caused all potential deals to fall through.

According to the latest update from Italian transfer expert Romano, Sancho has officially rejected a move to Roma and is now considering other offers. Manchester United is aware of his decision, and coach Amorim has made it clear that Sancho will not be reintegrated into the squad, urging him to find a new club quickly. If he stays, he faces a year without playing time, but Sancho remains adamant that United must pay his full salary for the duration of his contract.

Reports indicate that Manchester United had already accepted Roma’s £20 million bid for Sancho, even though his market value is estimated at €28 million. However, Sancho and Roma failed to reach a personal agreement, as the Italian club could not meet his £250,000 per week wage demands.

After turning down Roma, Sancho is now unlikely to find another club in Europe’s top leagues. If he stays at Manchester United, he will see out the final year of his lucrative contract and leave as a free agent next summer. For now, both the player and the club remain locked in a standoff.