Manchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho rubbishes claims that speculation has affected his form for Borussia Dortmund

Jadon Sancho has dismissed speculation that his form has suffered due to the intense transfer speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.

The Borussia Dortmund starlet has yet to get off the mark in the Bundesliga this season, but scored his first England goal in 14 months as they eased past the Republic of Ireland 3-0 in a friendly on Thursday evening.

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Sancho has failed to hit the ground running so far this season

The 20-year-old has been a revelation in Germany since moving to the club from Manchester City in 2017 and remains one of the most sought-after youngsters in world football.

He was constantly linked with the red half of Manchester over the summer transfer window but ultimately a move did not transpire.

But Sancho does not believe the persistent rumours over his future have led to his slow start to the current campaign.

“No, I don’t think so,” he replied, when asked if transfer talk has had an impact.

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Sancho’s goal was the pick of the bunch against Ireland

“Every player has a little dip in their career and I feel like I’m going through that at the moment.

“It is just how I am bouncing back and I’m just happy to have managers who have faith in me and keep starting me.

“I’m just happy to be starting for England. Every time I play I try to do my best, luckily enough I got the goal and I’m happy to help the team once again.”

Sancho also said he does not feel burdened by a weight of exterior expectations after he burst onto the international scene.

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“I just expect a lot from myself personally,” the forward told ITV.

“So when I play I always try to assist and score and always help the team. A couple of games ago I hadn’t been scoring or assisting but yesterday I knew I had a chance.”

Sancho was joined in the England squad by Dortmund team-mate Jude Bellingham, who became the third-youngest player to make his Three Lions debut as he came on during the second half against Ireland.

“He deserves it,” Sancho said of the 17-year-old midfielder.

“At Dortmund he gives 110 per cent, his performances are world class. I’m happy for him and I’m sure his family will be very proud of him.”

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Sancho’s club teammate, Bellingham (right), became an England teammate on Thursday

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