Jadon Sancho has posted the first picture from inside Manchester United’s ‘bomb squad’, with his future still uncertain.
Sancho, who spent last season on loan at Chelsea, is expected to depart United this summer after four difficult years at Old Trafford.
The former England international has been informed that he is surplus to requirements by United boss Ruben Amorim, with his contract set to expire next summer.
He is one of several senior players banished from first-team training while their futures are resolved.
Sancho took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a picture with Tyrell Malacia and Antony – both members of the so-called ‘bomb squad’ – along with injured defender Lisandro Martinez, captioning the post: ‘my brothers!’
Roma are interested in the 25-year-old and have held talks, but he has so far stalled on reaching an agreement, according to Gazzetta.
Jadon Sancho has posted the first picture from inside Manchester United’s ‘bomb squad’
Sancho has reportedly stalled a move to Roma due to his his relationship with rapper Saweetie
Famed California-based tattoo studio The Apollo revealed that they had inked Saweetie’s middle name on Sancho’s neck earlier this month
According to the outlet, he has been delaying a decision due to his his relationship with American rapper Saweetie.
Saweetie is said to be influencing Sancho’s career choices, with the winger having travelled to States side three times a month.
The former Borussia Dortmund star is considering ending his career in Europe to move to the United States.
Sancho fuelled romance rumours in May when it was reported that Saweetie, real name Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper, had pride of place as his phone’s lock screen photograph.
Sancho, who reportedly earns around £250,000 per week, was celebrating Chelsea’s Europa Conference League in May and held his phone aloft as he made merry with Trevoh Chalobah.
Eagle-eyed fans spotted the picture of Saweetie, 32, on his phone and the speculation about his love life has been rife ever since.
Earlier this month, Sancho inked her name on his skin – all but confirming their relationship.
His issues in Manchester began after falling out of favour at United on the back of a public fallout with former manager Erik ten Hag.
The shop also posted an image of the couple alongside one another in their California studio
The pair have been rumoured to be dating for a few months after it was revealed that the rapper was Sancho’s lock screen photo
Sancho spent last season on loan at Chelsea – but the Blues decided against a permanent deal
Ten Hag had criticised Sancho’s performances in training after he was left out of a squad to face Arsenal in 2023, with the player branding the words ‘completely untrue’ in a social media post that was later deleted.
The situation resulted in Ten Hag demanding an apology, and Sancho refusing to give one – he did not play for the Dutchman again and went on loan to Chelsea after a brief spell at former club Borussia Dortmund.
The Blues had the chance to sign him permanently for £25million this summer – a fraction of the £73m United had paid four years prior. They instead, though, opted to pay £5m to cancel a deal.
Given Sancho’s wages of £250,000-a-week, United would prefer a sale for a fee of between £20million and £25million.
Juventus and his former club Borussia Dortmund have also been linked with Sancho this summer.