Manchester United set to initiate first Sancho bid next week

Manchester United are now ready to make move for their long time target Jadon Sancho as per report.

Manc Utd vice-chairman Ed Woodward plans to make an opening offer for Borussia Dortmund whiz Jadon Sancho next week.

The Daily Star says should they beat West Ham and Leicester in their final two games, they'll be back in the Champions League next term.

And once qualification is secured, United will lodge a bid of £80m for the 20-year-old.

Woodward will, however, adopt a tough stance in negotiations.

Dortmund have made it clear that interested parties will have to meet their huge £100m asking price if they're to allow Sancho to leave the Westfalenstadion.

But United will insist on paying £80m with the club wary of breaking any transfer records due to the coronavirus crisis and how that's impacted people around the world