Overview

• Sancho’s deadline-day move was confirmed on September 1, marking his third loan away from Manchester United.
• No obligation-to-buy has been disclosed, with Villa set to pay about 80% of his salary and bonuses potentially lifting that to 100%, as United keep a one-year contract extension option.
• Sancho said Unai Emery’s detailed plan gave him belief and confidence to choose Villa for this season.
• He consulted Marcus Rashford before deciding, with Rashford describing a family feel and positive environment during his own loan at Villa Park.
• Reaction has been mixed, with Rio Ferdinand questioning the lack of a purchase clause and Gabriel Agbonlahor labelling the late move a possible panic buy.