“Newcastle United in SHOCKING Raid for Manchester United’s Star Winger as Old Trafford Exit Looms in DRAMATIC Twist!”

Newcastle United continue to be a convenient name for agents and journalists to float in transfer rumours, often regardless of how much sense a deal makes.

The latest comes via The Sun, which reports that Newcastle, along with Tottenham and Aston Villa, are eyeing a potential cut-price deal for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho.

Sancho, who spent last season on loan at Chelsea, is reportedly keen to leave Old Trafford permanently.

Chelsea opted not to retain him, and now a summer move seems likely.

While we’ve long admired Sancho’s talent, and still believe there’s a top-quality player there, it’s hard to see the logic in Newcastle pursuing him—at least for now.

Sancho’s preferred role is on the left wing, which isn’t a position Newcastle urgently need to reinforce, especially with reports suggesting Eddie Howe wants to keep Harvey Barnes.

Though Sancho has experience playing on the right, so have players like Gordon and Barnes—and that hasn’t always translated into success.

That said, we wouldn’t be against seeing Sancho in black and white.

His experience in Europe, including reaching a Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund and winning the Europa Conference League with Chelsea, is a major asset.

That kind of pedigree is undoubtedly attractive for clubs aiming to compete on multiple fronts next season.

If Eddie Howe could persuade Sancho to adapt to a different role, it might turn out to be a smart move.

His skill, composure, and experience at just 25 still hold great value, particularly in a team looking to grow on the European stage.

Still, we remain sceptical. As promising as the idea sounds, it’s hard to ignore the source. The Sun isn’t always the most reliable when it comes to transfer news.

So, while there’s potential in this rumour, we’ll believe it when we see it.