Jadon Sancho shirt number at Man Utd ‘leaked’ after Edinson Cavani development

Man United complete Jadon Sancho signing

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Manchester United’s brand new signing, Jadon Sancho, could be handed the legendary No 7 shirt after a series of hints were dropped online. The England winger was formally announced as a United player on Friday afternoon, calling time on a transfer saga which stretched across two summers.

The No 7 jersey has been worn by a series of all-time greats at Old Trafford, including David Beckham, Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Transfer insider Graeme Bailey claimed on Twitter: “Sancho offered number 7, which tells you everything about how much they believe in him.”

With the shirt number not yet officially announced, he later corrected himself, saying: “Didn’t mean to confirm he had been given 7, just it was offered.”

The jersey is currently occupied by veteran Uruguayan front-man Edinson Cavani, and he is unlikely to give it up without a fight.

However, another suggestion that it will soon have Sancho’s name on it emerged when Sports Direct pulled the ‘Cavani 7’ jerseys from their official website.

At £72.6million, not counting the add-ons which could also be sent Dortmund’s way, he becomes the second most expensive Englishman in history – certainly a transfer worthy of the famous jersey.

He also becomes United’s second permanent transfer of the summer, after Tom Heaton.

In light of the announcement, Sancho said: “I always knew that I would return to England one day.

“The chance to join Manchester United is a dream come true and I just cannot wait to perform in the Premier League.

“This is a young and exciting squad and I know, together, we can develop into something special to bring the success that the fans deserve.”

The 21-year-old wore No 7 during his hugely successful spell at Borussia Dortmund, where he was involved in 107 goals in 137 games.

Again, many have said that he has been ‘offered’ the No 7 jersey, not that it has been confirmed, although what are the chances of him turning down such a prestigious opportunity?

If Cavani is determined to stand firm, No 12 and No 16 are currently vacant for Sancho at Old Trafford.

However, if the youngster wants to make a statement about his long-term ambition to obtain the coveted shirt, he could always go with No 77 for the time being.

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