Revealed: Man United's transfer fee demand for Jadon Sancho 'could scupper Borussia Dortmund's plan to re-sign the Old Trafford outcast on a permanent deal

Borussia Dortmund reportedly want to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent basis but Manchester United's transfer demands could be an issue. 

The 24-year-old returned to Germany on loan in January after being exiled from United's first-team following a high-profile dispute with manager Erik ten Hag. 

Dortmund previously sanctioned Sancho's move to Old Trafford £73million transfer three years ago but now want to seal his permanent transfer back to BVB. 

However, according to Sky Sports Germany, the Red Devils want at least £40m for the winger - who failed to live up to expectations in England.

Dortmund are reluctant to spend £40m on Sancho, but they have no given up on the hope of signing the 24-year-old for a discounted price. 

Sancho's existing contract in Manchester expires in 2026 and the winger is keen to leave the club after a career-worst spell that has also coincided with him falling out of the England set-up.

He scored his first goal since re-joining Dortmund in their 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Werder Bremen at the weekend and the club are now exploring how they can engineer Sancho's return for next season.

The club are shrewd business operators in the transfer market, often recruiting cheap, improving players and then selling on for huge profit, but United are unlikely to drop their asking price to meet Dortmund's demands.

When Manchester United initially chased Sancho's signature they were consistently rejected by the German giants before agreeing to pay nearly £80m for the tricky winger. 

The English side have lowered their asking price and will most certainly make a certain loss on Sancho when he does depart, but Dortmund have 'secret plans' to lower his fee even further. 

One option being explored by the German giants is to ask for Sancho to be sent back to the club for another season-long loan in Germany before trying to seal a later purchase. 

The Bundesliga giants are also considering using Sancho in a player-plus-cash deal for talented forward Donyell Malen who has been linked with a move to Manchester United.