Borussia Dortmund purportedly possesses an interest in facilitating a part-exchange arrangement involving Donyell Malen and Jadon Sancho. During the summer transfer window, Dortmund successfully orchestrated the return of Sancho on a loan basis from Manchester United for the remainder of the season.
Sancho’s second tenure at the Westfalenstadion can be characterized as somewhat variable, evidenced by his modest contributions of one goal and one assist from seven starts and two substitute appearances. Nonetheless, the English international played a pivotal role by scoring a crucial goal in Dortmund’s 2-1 triumph over Werder Bremen in their most recent Bundesliga fixture on Saturday.
It’s noteworthy that Dortmund lacks an automatic option to secure Sancho’s permanent return, a situation initially favorable to the German side as they strive to secure a top-four finish. Nonetheless, such an outcome could be mutually beneficial, affording Sancho the consistent playing time he lacked at Old Trafford due to his strained relationship with Erik ten Hag.
In the event of Ten Hag’s departure from Manchester United in the upcoming summer, there exists a plausible scenario wherein Sancho could rejuvenate his career with the Red Devils. However, reports from BILD suggest that Dortmund is keen to prevent such an outcome and instead advocates for the 23-year-old to continue his career with them.
Given the financial implications associated with a permanent transfer, Dortmund purportedly remains receptive to exploring alternatives such as extending Sancho’s loan for another season or engaging in a player-plus-cash transaction wherein Malen could potentially move in the opposite direction.
Although Malen has exhibited exceptional form this season, amassing 13 goals across all competitions, there have been indications of interest from other clubs. Just last week, the 25-year-old hinted at the possibility of rejoining Arsenal, a club he previously represented in his youth, or exploring opportunities with other elite European clubs.
Despite being under contract until 2026, Malen’s expressed desire for a fresh challenge remains plausible, particularly given his substantial 104 appearances in all competitions since 2021.