Man Utd’s Extensive Scouting Trips for Jadon Sancho Replacement
Manchester United is already planning for the summer transfer window and has sent scouts to watch Copenhagen wonderkid Roony Bardghji play in a friendly tournament. The 18-year-old has been on the Red Devils’ radar since he scored the winning goal against them in Copenhagen’s 4-3 victory in the group stages of the Champions League last year.
New minority owners Ineos, who have been looking at Bardghji as a potential signing for their other club Nice, are thought to be driving the interest. However, it seems they believe he is ready to make the step up to Premier League football. A United scout was sent to Portugal to watch Bardghji in action in the Atlantic Ocean Cup, a friendly tournament used by Scandinavian clubs during their winter break. Despite Copenhagen losing 2-1 to Brondby, Bardghji had a solid game and scored a late volley.
United is hoping to offload Jadon Sancho permanently in the summer but wants to bring in a replacement, with Bardghji being one of the names in consideration. The Sweden Under-21 international is likely to cost around £17m. United will continue to monitor his performance and will have scouts present at his side’s next warm-up match against Molde. They also intend to watch both legs of Copenhagen’s Champions League last-16 tie against Manchester City, which will provide a good indication of Bardghji’s ability to perform in the Premier League.
Copenhagen sporting director Peter Christiansen expects Bardghji to leave the club in the summer, as there has already been interest in him during the January transfer window. Christiansen believes Bardghji is ready for a bigger club and stated that if they wanted to sell him last month, they could have done so. He expressed confidence that Bardghji’s time will come and acknowledged that the transfer fee will depend on the market and the size of the club interested in him.
Bardghji is known for his dreams and talent, but he remains humble and works hard on the training ground. Christiansen praised his dedication and highlighted that his dreams are a driving force for him. While Bardghji’s potential is recognized, Christiansen emphasized that it is ultimately up to Copenhagen to decide when the time is right for him to move on.
As Manchester United continues its search for a Jadon Sancho replacement, Roony Bardghji has emerged as a promising candidate. With his impressive performances and potential, Bardghji could be the next young talent to make a name for himself at Old Trafford. The Red Devils’ extensive scouting trips demonstrate their commitment to finding the right player to strengthen their squad. Only time will tell if Bardghji will be the one to fill Sancho’s shoes, but for now, all eyes are on this rising star.