The potential departure of Jadon Sancho from Manchester United in January is almost certain, according to speculation among the club's fans when they come up with transfer predictions for 2024.

Since August, Sancho has not made any appearances for the team as he has been excluded from the first team. Not only did he publicly accuse coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of lying when he was substituted in the game against Arsenal on September 3, but he also refused to apologize for his behavior.

Solskjaer has maintained a strict stance on discipline since taking charge and has previously imposed punishments on players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford. Therefore, it is not surprising that Sancho is now excluded from the squad's group photos for this season and is likely to leave the club soon.

According to a report by the Manchester Evening News in September, Sancho was expected to leave before the new year, but that is no longer possible. Although he deleted controversial social media posts, it is understood that he still stands by his decision and refuses to apologize to the coach. In his own statement, Sancho claims that he was dropped for reasons other than what Solskjaer mentioned and feels he has been a scapegoat for a long time.

Before the conflict, several Manchester United teammates had urged Sancho to admit his mistakes and salvage his career at the club. However, the final decision lies with Sancho himself.

Solskjaer previously stated that if Sancho apologizes, he would welcome him back to the team. However, he insists that his comments on Sancho's training levels during a press conference were not wrong.

During the Christmas period in 2022, Solskjaer had Sancho undergo a series of personal training sessions to help him regain his confidence, and he was able to make a comeback in February 2023.

Prior to the recent issues, Solskjaer had said on multiple occasions that Sancho's future at the club depends on him.

According to the Manchester Evening News in October, if Sancho still refuses to apologize to Solskjaer in January, Manchester United will listen to offers from other clubs. Sancho's closest friends in the dressing room have urged him to apologize to the coach and end the dispute as soon as possible. They believe that Sancho was indeed at fault and that Solskjaer has shown him a path to return to the first team.

There are several clubs interested in Sancho, including Borussia Dortmund, who are reportedly in talks with Manchester United for a loan move. It's worth noting that Dortmund sold Sancho to Manchester United for £73 million in 2021.

Reports suggest that Manchester United is open to a loan deal for Sancho, and the player himself is keen to return to Germany. There are also rumors that RB Leipzig, another Bundesliga club, is interested in loaning Sancho.

Juventus is another club often linked with Sancho, and in recent days, there have been rumors that West Ham United could also be a potential buyer.

Sancho is not willing to move to Saudi Arabia to play as he rejected an offer from a Saudi team last year.If Sancho does leave Manchester United in January, it is likely to be on a loan basis. However, the financial fair play situation for Manchester United in the winter transfer window may not be favorable. Clubs like Dortmund and Juventus may struggle to afford the fees demanded by Manchester United, and there is also little likelihood of a big-money move from a Saudi team this month.In addition, Sancho's high wages could be a major obstacle. According to reports, if Dortmund accepts his return, Manchester United would have to cover a significant portion of his salary. Therefore, a temporary loan move could give Sir Alex Jardine, who is expected to take over at Manchester United, some time to make a decision on Sancho's future at the club.