Rashford tells Man Utd boss Solskjaer that transfer target Jadon Sancho is ‘decent, dependable’ and a ‘fan’ of Norwegian
MARCUS RASHFORD has told Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that transfer target Jadon Sancho is a big fan of his, reports claim.
England star Sancho, 20, has been informed by his club Borussia Dortmund that he can leave if his heart is set on a move to Old Trafford.
And United legend Rio Ferdinand has urged his old side to seal a £230million deal for Sancho and Tottenham's Harry Kane.
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The claim Rashford has done his part to try to make the move happen by talking up Sancho's liking of the manager.
They have got to know each other well on England duty and Rashford has let Ole know that Sancho is "decent" and "dependable" as well as a fan of his work at United.
Rashford's kind words were possibly in reaction to what happened last October, when Sancho was fined £86,000 and made to train alone by Dortmund as punishment for repeatedly turning up late.
Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said there was "no alternative" but to punish the teenager.
He said: "Jadon is a decent boy. He is still very young.
"We did not make the decision easy, but it was no alternative.
"The suspension is only valid for today."
Sancho is under contract at Signal Iduna Park until 2022 after penning an extension in October 2018.
He was high on Manchester United’s wish list last summer but the youngster decided to stay put.
And staying at Dortmund has only rocketed his price tag even more – with it now thought to be around £120m.
The ex-Manchester City youngster has scored 17 goals and set up a further 19 in all competitions this season.