Jadon Sancho's next club betting odds: Sportsbooks see a new favorite to land Man Utd exile

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Jadon Sancho has to make a major decision regarding his future in the upcoming weeks. BeSoccer

With the January transfer window closing, transfer rumors are again intensifying in the European top leagues. One player who has been the subject of transfer speculations all year long is Jadon Sancho, who undoubtedly has to make a major decision regarding his future in the upcoming weeks.

Since engaging in a public feud with manager Erik Ten Hag in September, the former Borussia Dortmund starlet has been expelled from all first-team amenities, including the dressing rooms and shared dining spaces. With this move, Sancho has not only been practicing with Man Utd's academy players but also dining with them, with minimal interaction allowed within the senior squad.

With only 76 minutes of playing time this Premier League season and his last appearance coming in August, it would be quite a miracle to see Sancho return to the Red Devils squad in any capacity. However, despite wanting to offload the exiled youngster, Manchester United is unwilling to let Sancho leave with a cheap price tag, making the whole transfer saga even trickier.

In addition to the media outlets, sports betting operators have closely monitored this situation from day one, with various experts speculating on potential outcomes and the player's next club during the upcoming January transfer window. After the most recent reports surrounding Sancho's possible transfer, a new club has emerged as a frontrunner to sign the Man Utd outcast.

Betting odds and probabilities - Sancho's next club:

Not to sign or agree a contract with any other club: 13/10 (probability: 43.5)
Juventus: 3/1 (25%)
Any Saudi Arabian Club: 4/1 (20%)
Chelsea: 6/1 (14.3%)
Dortmund: 15/2 (11.8%)
Tottenham: 9/1 (10%)
Manchester City: 9/1 (10%)

The odds mentioned above are all taken from Betfair.com.

Therefore, quite surprisingly, Betfair sees Sancho staying at Man Utd as the most plausible option. However, as neither party seems willing to back down in the ever-deepening conflict, it's tough to see any reconciliation to the situation, at least not one that would allow Sancho to reclaim a central role in the Red Devils squad.

But, in terms of possible transfer destinations, Juventus is currently the frontrunner in securing Sancho in the upcoming transfer window. Reports suggest that Juventus is already exploring the option of a January loan deal, with the condition that Manchester United covers half of Sancho's whopping wages, which amount to £350,000 per week with all potential bonuses.

According to Betfair's projections, Chelsea has 6/1 odds of signing Jadon Sancho. During the summer transfer window, the Blues expressed significant interest in signing Sancho but ultimately chose to secure Manchester City's Cole Palmer in a £40 million deal instead.

Among the Premier League clubs, both Manchester City and Tottenham are priced in at 9/1. From these two, the Spurs have been more in the news headlines concerning a potential move for signing Sancho, and the latest reports say that Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has named Sancho as a key target for the upcoming transfer window.

Sportsbooks see Saudi Arabia as a possible option

Many other sportsbook operators offer similar transfer-based betting markets, so there is some variance in the betting lines and odds regarding Sancho's next possible club. Therefore, Betfair is certainly not the only mobile app for sports betting that allows placing a wager for Sancho's next club.

For example, BetVictor has laid out the following odds for this market.

Jadon Sancho to sign for before February 3rd, 2024 - BetVictor:

Any Italian club: 4/1 (20%)
Any Saudi club: 4/1 (20%)
Any German club: 8/1 (11%)
Tottenham: 12/1 (7.7%)
Aston Villa: 16/1 (5.9%)
Any Spanish club: 16/1 (5.9%)
Any French club: 16/1 (5.9%)
Any Dutch club: 16/1 (5.9%)

Therefore, according to BetVictor, Saudi Arabia is as likely a destination for Sancho as any Serie A club. Among the Premier League's highest earners, Sancho presents a challenge for potential suitors due to his massive wage. This is precisely why Saudi Arabian clubs have emerged as possible destinations, as they appear willing to meet basically any transfer fee and wage requirements to bolster their squads.

BetVictor also prices Tottenham at 12/1 compared to Betfair's 9/1. So, if you see Spurs moving to acquire Sancho in January, you might want to place your wager with these longer odds to maximize the possible winnings.

Return to Dortmund - Can it happen?

Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund is, quite obviously, one possible team that could take a leap of faith with signing Sancho. Before being acquired by Manchester United for a groundbreaking £73 million transfer fee in 2021, Sancho was indeed one of the best young superstars of the football world, totaling 38 goals and 51 assists in just 108 Bundesliga for Dortmund.

The Sun has already reported that Dortmund is preparing to make a move for the Man Utd exile by letting English wonderkid Jamie Bynoe-Gittens go on loan to make way for Sancho. Also, according to the reports, Dortmund would be the number one choice for Sancho himself, but his massive wage is an issue for the Bundesliga side.

Overall, the 23-year-old Sancho is among the most exciting players regarding the upcoming winter transfer window, as the conflict with Ten Haag is far from being resolved. Therefore, football fans and casual sports bettors have plenty to watch for as the window opens on Monday, January 1st, 2024.