Man Utd ‘want controversial swap transfer for former Leeds star’ in bid to offload Jadon Sancho

MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing a shock swap deal with Barcelona involving Jadon Sancho, according to reports.

The Red Devils are open to sending the exiled winger to Spain in order to sweeten a deal for Raphinha.

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Man Utd want to sell Sancho in January with him yet to feature since his public fall out with Erik ten Hag.

The England star has not played since claiming the manager treats him like a “scapegoat” after being left out a matchday squad on September 3.

And having refusing to apologise to Ten Hag, Sancho is currently banned from first-team training.

There was interest in the 23-year-old from Juventus, who have since reportedly pulled out the race.

RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund and Saudi Arabian clubs remain possible destinations.

But speculation from Spanish outlet SPORT says that Barcelona could join the battle for him.

The Catalan giants want to offload Raphinha with Man Utd keen and they are willing to offer Sancho and cash in a deal for the ex-Leeds star.

However, the Brazilian currently does not want to leave the Nou Camp despite struggling for form this season.

Raphinha has scored just two goals in 16 matches this season.

Claims also suggest that a Saudi Arabian club could tempt him to the Middle East if a return to the Premier League does not materialise.

The 27-year-old has previously been linked with Chelsea and Tottenham.