Manchester United 'handed boost in Jadon Sancho pursuit'

Manchester United have reportedly been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho, as Borussia Dortmund have lined up Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi as his replacement.

Sancho will be allowed to leave BVB during this summer's transfer window, and Man United are widely expected to reignite their interest in the England international.

According to Eurosport, Chelsea have signalled that they are willing to let Hudson-Odoi move on in the upcoming market, and Dortmund are in the hunt for the attacker.

The report claims that the 20-year-old is viewed by the Bundesliga giants as a direct replacement for Sancho, who was strongly linked with a switch to Old Trafford last year.

The former Manchester City youngster enjoyed another impressive season at club level, scoring 16 times and registering 20 assists in 38 appearances in all competitions.

Chelsea and Liverpool have also previously been credited with an interest in the 21-year-old, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side appear to be in pole position to complete a deal.