^ ^ Juventus open talks to sign second Man Utd star after Jadon Sancho agreement

Sancho is close to agreeing a move to Italy (Picture: Images)

Juventus have held talks over a move to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United along with Jadon Sancho.

Rashford and Sancho are among the five stars United are desperate to offload this summer with Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia also seeking moves away.

The quintet have been permitted to return to the club’s training facilities – but only after 5pm when the rest of the squad along with Ruben Amorim and his staff have packed up for the day.

Sancho, who has not played for the first-team since he was frozen out by Erik ten Hag in August 2023, spent last season on loan at Chelsea.

The Blues eventually opted to pay United £5million to get out of their obligation to sign the winger permanently.

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A new start could now await in Italy with Juventus thought to be closing in on a deal after positive talks with Sancho’s agent on Wednesday.

United paid £72million to sign the player from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 but are ready to take a massive hit to offload him with an agreement on a deal worth £13m now close.

Sancho and Rashford could make the move together (Picture: Getty Images)

During further discussions with United yesterday, Sky Sports Italia report Juventus also opened initial talks over a move to sign Rashford.

Talks are at an exploratory stage with Juventus eager to make further reinforcements in attack.

Like Sancho, Rashford is not part of Amorim’s plans having been dropped from the squad by the Portuguese coach in December.

The England international joined Aston Villa in January where he rediscovered some form but opted against a permanent switch to Villa Park.

Barcelona is Rashford’s preferred destination but there has been no progress in a deal to take him to the Camp Nou.

Rashford’s preference is a move to Barcelona (Picture: Getty Images)

After a deal to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao fell through, Barcelona’s priority is now Liverpool star Luis Diaz.

It remains to be seen whether interest from another European heavyweight in Juventus could sway Rashford.

Earlier this month, the England international had the no10 shirt taken from him, handed to new signing Matheus Cunha.

The Wolves international is United’s only major arrival so far this summer.