JR may not be certain but it is a distinct possibility based on covid. You have to remember we're not into the second wave yet as that comes in the winter months. Also furlough ends in October so if no further help from the government we face millions of more people out of jobs approching Christmas.
Bear in mind I just tried to see logic behind Dortmund's actions and not stating that this is a reasonable choice by them, please. Just to make that clear, I find it absolutely okay to call for hugh fees but in certain situations normal negotiations are just the right thing to do, rather than risking losing out on a substantial sum in the current climate.
I can't predict the next 6-12 months at all, I can't even predict the next month. Will there be football? A sudden rise which leads to harsh restrictions? In England? In Germany?
One very important thing has to be kept in mind, though, which will be a very important factor regarding corona, football and therefor the Sancho transfersaga. People learn, Europe learnt (for the most part) and while the numbers keep rising, the death toll is relatively low and it's not possible to say what exact impact the disease will have on finances of football clubs and in this special case Dortmund and Manchester United if people are able to adjust and cope with the situation much, much better than when it hit initially. Obviously, we're just talking about possible scenarios - but it seems like the Dortmund officials think that the fee that can achieved next summer in combination with Sancho playing another season for them (and not having to cough up a player right after everybody knowing that Dortmund got this kind of sum!) is worth a risk even in the current climate. Again: It's not what I would do, most likely, but their logic seems to work something like that at the moment.
While Dortmund is obviously a selling club - their history speaks for itself - they are able to operate in their own financial dimensions without selling Sancho this year or get a much lower sum next year. They are not as dependant as many people on here think. Actually, they are one of the cleanest clubs from a financial point of view maybe even in whole Europe (bar oil clubs and the likes).
In any case, whatever the logic behind all this might be and even if my assumptions are wrong regarding their thought process, Sancho won't move this year. The deal's been off for quite a while but I actually loved this thread. Some great trolling, nice infos. But honestly, some people seem completely delusional.
No chance we get him. Who are our alternatives? The only option I can see that might be available is Coman. Think he really matured last year and was the best player on the park in the CL final. Still in and out of the team at Bayern and with Sane seemingly hitting the ground running, will find it even harder to get in the starting line up on either flank
Their squad is extremely thin already and they are looking for another winger in addition to the current ones. Coman won't leave Bayern.