Manchester United believe they can convince Borussia Dortmund to sell Jadon Sancho this summer.

The England international has been identified as one of Man Utd’s top targets in the next transfer window, with a source claiming: “They are doing everything they can to sign him.”

And despite Dortmund’s public stance that their teenage star is not for sale at any price – a bid in excess of £80m is expected to be enough to lure him to Old Trafford.

Sancho has established himself as one of Europe’s most exciting prospects since walking away from Manchester City in 2017.

Paris Saint-Germain are another club monitoring his situation – but United are determined to bring him back to the Premier League, considering him the perfect fit for Old Trafford.

And they know they can sign him without the addition of a ‘United clause,’ which City inserted into the deal that took Brahim Diaz to Real Madrid in January .

The Premier League champions were so concerned about the prospect of Diaz ending up at their fiercest rivals that they insisted on an inflated sell-on clause to avoid Real dealing with United.

The Spanish playmaker moved to the Bernabeu for a fee that could rise to £22m.

City are entitled to 15 percent of any future sale – but that figure rises to 40 percent if he returns to a ‘Manchester-based’ club.

There was no such agreement in Sancho’s £9.1m move to Dortmund – but United’s interest in the winger would justify what senior sources at City described as ‘future planning’ in the case of Diaz.

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The England international and former Man City man has been identified as one of Man Utd’s top targets in the next transfer window, with a source claiming: “They are doing everything they can to sign him.”



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A long-term target – but United are well stocked at right back for next season with Ashley Young and Diogo Dalot. Getty images 3/12 Daniel James Winger, Swansea City



Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful a deal for the Swansea winger will be agreed imminently - telling Ed Woodward he wants his summer business to be concluded by July 1.



It is believed the fee for the 21-year-old could rise to between £15-20million with add-ons. Getty Images 4/12 Sean Longstaff Midfielder, Newcastle United



Longstaff fits perfectly into United's new transfer strategy of building for the long term. Getty Images 5/12 Harry Maguire Centre back, Leicester City



Jose Mourinho targeted the Leicester City defender last summer as part of his desperate search for a top class centre back.



Now Ole Gunnar Solskjær could reignite that pursuit after being given the go ahead by Ed Woodward to pay a club record fee for a defender this summer. REUTERS/Phil Noble 6/12 Idrissa Gueye Defensive midfield, Everton



The Senegalese midfielder, who was the subject of a January bid from Paris Saint-Germain, is now being considered by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as replacement for Ander Herrera. Stu Forster/Getty Images 7/12 Jadon Sancho Winger, Borussia Dortmund



The England international and former Man City man has been identified as one of Man Utd’s top targets in the next transfer window, with a source claiming: “They are doing everything they can to sign him.”



And despite Dortmund’s public stance that he is not for sale at any price – a bid in excess of £80m is expected to be enough to lure him to Old Trafford. Bongarts/Getty Images 8/12 Declan Rice Defensive midfield, West Ham



Also being monitored by City, he could be the long-term successor to Nemanja Matic or even the Michael Carrick replacement United have been looking for. REUTERS 9/12 Callum Hudson-Odoi Winger, Chelsea



The Chelsea starlet could be an alternative to Sancho if Borussia Dortmund hold firm on their stance that Sancho is not for sale. PA 10/12 Bruno Fernandes Midfielder, Sporting Lisbon



Sporting Lisbon’s free-scoring midfielder could cost as much as £90m – but would add energy and goals to United’s engine room. AFP/Getty Images 11/12 Kalidou Koulibaly Centre back, Napoli



The long-term preferred choice at centre back – but Napoli have so far resisted United’s approaches for the Senegal defender. REUTERS 12/12 Raphael Varane Centre back, Real Madrid



United were prepared to spend £100m on the Real Madrid defender last summer and will monitor his situation at the Bernabeu amid suggestions he is ready for a new challenge. EPA

Even at a British record fee of £80m, Dortmund would be reluctant to deal with United if they had to hand £32m of that back to City.

City do have a buy back option – but are highly unlikely to break their transfer record to re-sign the teenager, who Pep Guardiola last week claimed didn’t want to take up the challenge of proving he could make it at the Etihad.

United were among the clubs to show an interest in Sancho when he refused to sign a new contract two summers ago – forcing City to cash in.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still to be confirmed as United’s next permanent manager, but he is already playing a part in the club’s summer transfer strategy.

The Norwegian has told executive vice chairman Ed Woodward that additions are needed in central defence, midfield and attack.

While he believes United’s squad is in need of experience, Sancho’s rise in Germany has convinced Solskjaer and the club’s scouting department that he is an ideal target.

The biggest question is whether the former Watford academy player is prepared to head back to England after thriving at Dortmund.