Unai Emery
January 2026
Emery and Tielemans clashed as Tielemans was substituted late on, with Emery appearing to shove the midfielder toward the dugout during a tense finale. With added time ongoing, Emery replaced Tielemans with 18-year-old George Hemmings as Villa protected a 1-0 lead secured by a Jadon Sancho goal, prompting an on-field argument that drew attention despite Villa qualifying for the last 16.
Jadon Sancho (Manchester United)
November 2025
Jadon Sancho’s troubled Manchester United career has taken another twist as he and his representatives reportedly opened talks in Istanbul with Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Galatasaray, exploring a permanent escape from Old Trafford after another disappointing loan spell that has yielded limited minutes at Aston Villa. Frozen out by Ruben Amorim and banished by Erik ten Hag, the winger has taken loans at Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea and now Villa. He is ready to accept a big pay cut to around seven or eight million pounds to restart his career.
Jadon Sancho (Manchester United)
From his arrival in summer 2021 onward
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed a previously unknown factor behind Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) and his troubled start, explaining that an ear infection and hospital stay after his move from Borussia Dortmund badly disrupted his first weeks and stalled the winger’s integration into the squad.
Speaking on The Overlap, Solskjaer said he never really worked with Sancho before being sacked, while the winger later endured a turbulent spell under Erik ten Hag that included time away for mental reasons and a failed attempt to rebuild confidence with individual training.
Jadon Sancho (Aston Villa)
November 2025
Sancho’s third start of the season yielded little end product in a rotated XI, with TNT’s Stiliyan Petrov “disappointed” by his impact after 75 minutes. Villa still won 2-0 through Ian Maatsen and Donyell Malen, but scrutiny on Sancho intensified. Petrov contrasted Maatsen’s consistency with Sancho’s low intensity and influence. Dietmar Hamann added that Premier League success now looks uncertain, floating a Dortmund return but warning wages and a third stint risk undercutting value and outcomes beyond Germany.
Jadon Sancho (Aston Villa, on loan from Man United)
October 2025
Introduced after Buendia’s injury, Sancho played 45 minutes in Villa’s 1-0 win over City but was withdrawn on 74’. Missed chances drew criticism, and cameras caught him seemingly ignoring Unai Emery on substitution. Fans branded the cameo and touchline reaction “embarrassing,” amplifying scrutiny on the Manchester United loanee’s attitude during a statement victory.
Jamie Carragher
September 2025
Jamie Carragher has savaged Jadon Sancho, claiming the Manchester United winger lacks “much ability” and offers no standout trait. Sancho, returning from Chelsea, joined Aston Villa on loan after Amorim relegated him to United’s “bomb squad” ahead of his expiring deal. Speaking on The Overlap, Carragher contrasted Sancho with Rashford, saying he cannot pinpoint Sancho’s defining strength. With United unlikely to extend his contract beyond 2026, the winger faces a decisive spell under Unai Emery to salvage his career at Villa.
Jadon Sancho (Aston Villa)
September 2025
Jadon Sancho has been warned his Aston Villa loan could define his career, with his wages threatened to fall from £350k to £50k if he fails to deliver, underscoring the pressure on him to justify his reputation. After flopping at Manchester United and a brief Chelsea loan, Sancho now follows Marcus Rashford’s path to Villa. With limited output of 12 goals in 83 United games, he must prove his worth under Unai Emery or risk irreparably damaging his elite status.
Jadon Sancho (Manchester United), Harvey Elliott (Liverpool)
September 2025
Aston Villa have signed Jadon Sancho on loan from Manchester United and Harvey Elliott from Liverpool in a structured deal to strengthen Unai Emery’s struggling attack.Sancho joins without a purchase option, with Villa covering most of his wages. Elliott arrives on loan with an obligation to buy. Financial Fair Play concerns forced Villa to use creative deals, but Emery gains two attacking reinforcements.
Jadon Sancho (Manchester United)
August 2025
Borussia Dortmund’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl confirmed the club will not sign Jadon Sancho due to financial demands, ending speculation over a third spell. Sancho is instead closing in on a Premier League move, with Aston Villa emerging as frontrunners. Roma dropped their interest after failing to get a final answer, while Dortmund could not meet United’s financial requirements despite Sancho’s willingness to reduce wages. United and Villa have agreed an initial loan that could revive the winger’s career.