Consensus growing to sign Aston Villa player – Could all go horribly wrong

Borussia Dortmund’s internal debate over Jadon Sancho is rapidly shifting, resistance is fading and senior figures are increasingly aligned behind a return once he leaves Aston Villa.

Niko Kovač’s stance brings the idea into focus

According to BILD, Borussia Dortmund have already asked Niko Kovač for his verdict, and his response has pushed the idea into serious territory.

Kovač’s response signals that the transfer has moved beyond background chatter. He is open to working with Sancho. However, Kovač would demand strict discipline as a non‑negotiable condition

That matters for a player who repeatedly turned up late during both of his previous Dortmund spells.

Sebastian Kehl has long viewed Sancho as a potential difference‑maker, even as doubts over his recent form have grown.

That stance holds despite Sancho’s struggles at Aston Villa this season.

Now Lars Ricken, Dortmund’s managing director, is increasingly convinced too. As a result, Dortmund’s hierarchy are now actively pushing Sancho’s name forward.

Why a free transfer makes Sancho hard to ignore

Sancho’s loan at Aston Villa has been underwhelming, with no goals in 18 league games. The player is set to return to Manchester United this summer.

He is then set to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer when his contract expires. A free transfer dramatically changes the calculation, lowering the financial risk while raising the temptation to gamble on his upside.

Dortmund are tempted to reunite with Sancho for a third spell after his previous two stints at the club.

His first, from 2017-2021 saw him rise to global stardom while his second in 2024 helped drive BVB to the Champions League final.

Now his camp are indicating that he would welcome another return and Dortmund are seriously considering it.

The deal is there to be done and with approval from Kovač, momentum seems to be growing. For Dortmund, this is a familiar crossroads: Sancho could reignite his career — or reopen every old issue they thought they had moved past.