Overview
- Sancho completed a deadline-day switch to Aston Villa on a season-long loan from Manchester United and is in the squad for the trip to Everton.
- Unai Emery said his objective is to restore Sancho to his best so he can return to the England setup ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
- Emery plans to use the 25-year-old on either wing and highlighted strong spells at Borussia Dortmund and a productive season at Chelsea.
- Sancho has not featured for England since October 2021, tallying 23 caps and three goals to date.
- Chelsea’s attempt to sign Sancho permanently fell through over personal terms, with reports noting a £5m penalty paid to United, while separate reports suggest MLS and European clubs are monitoring his longer-term future.