Winter window returns? Bild: Dortmund have always paid attention to Sancho and are weighing the conditions under which they should sign him back

According to the German media "Bild", Sancho has once again become an issue in Dortmund, and the internal team is also weighing the circumstances under which the player's return makes sense.

According to reports from the Football Insider website, it is a foregone conclusion that Sancho will leave Manchester United as a free agent in the summer of 2026, but the probability that he may even return to Dortmund in the winter is increasing: because while being loaned to Aston Villa, Sancho is currently completely unable to establish himself competitively.

Sancho's dismal statistics in the Premier League this season: he played 7 official games for only 317 minutes, with no goals and no assists. Villa are said to be so disappointed with his performance that they even hoped to end the loan that was supposed to last until the end of the season early in the winter.

And this provides a huge opportunity for Dortmund to step in and get Sancho at a cheap price. During the summer window, Sancho was already a hot topic in Dortmund. According to "Bild", Dortmund has always been paying attention to Sancho's career trends and carefully weighed the conditions under which it makes sense to complete this transfer.

Arguments in favor of Sancho's return include:

► The great dribbler has proven during his last loan spell at Dortmund that he can make an immediate impact in the team. The skilful player played a key role in Dortmund's improbable run to the Champions League final in 2024.

► Sancho knows that Dortmund will be his last competitive chance to save his career and get it back on track.

► Sancho is willing to give up a significant portion of his salary to make his return.

► Sancho is a very creative player, which is what Dortmund currently lacks. He can play on both wings and at the tenth position.

► Jersey sales will immediately soar and fans will be welcoming back one of their favorite players.

► Both sports director Kyle and CEO Watzke have publicly stated that they are fans of Sancho.

The reasons against Sancho's return include:

► Sancho currently cannot perfectly integrate into head coach Kovac's system because he has given up on using traditional wingers.

► Dortmund will once again have a star player who will grab the spotlight in media coverage. Sancho has left a negative impression due to scandals during his time at Dortmund.

► Whether at Manchester United or during his loan spell at Chelsea and currently at Villa, the talented player has failed to continue his strong form at Dortmund, and now Dortmund don't know what physical condition Sancho will be in.

But what is certain is that the final conclusion has not yet been reached in Dortmund on this high-profile personnel issue...