Manchester United are edging closer to the capture of Borussia Dortmund starlet Jadon Sancho, although their chances of securing his signature hinge on Champions League qualification.

Rumours have persisted over the last 18 months that United will try and secure a deal for Sancho, with the Red Devils now looking likely to attempt to sign the player in the upcoming transfer window.

Earlier this week, the Daily Star claimed that United had prepared an £80 million 'take-it-or-leave it offer' for Sancho with their patience for negotiations apparently running thin.

Elsewhere, Sky Germany were reporting on Monday night that Sancho is homesick and wants to return home to England.

And now The Independent claim that Dortmund are 'willing to let' Sancho leave this summer but only 'for the right price'.

The report adds that 'all sides are confident a deal can be done' but that the 'grand caveat' is the Red Devils' attempts to qualify for the Champions League.

If Man United avoid defeat to Leicester City on Sunday, they will be guaranteed a place in next season's Champions League with their failure 'close to a deal-breaker' with Sancho's camp.

That is 'one reason' the deal has not been concluded yet despite Man United 'hopeful' they could persuade Sancho to join even if they were participating in the Europa League next term.

In a huge boost to Man United, the Dortmund board 'have come to the conclusion that this summer could be the optimum time to sell Sancho for the highest price'.

A deal has yet to be agreed between the two parties, but it is thought Man United will offer a 'basic fee of £55m' but other add-ons would eventually take a deal to at least £80 million.

- TEAMtalk media