Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has expressed interest in signing Jadon Sancho on a permanent deal from Manchester United. The 25-year-old winger is currently on loan at Villa Park for the season, with his contract at Old Trafford expiring this summer.

Sancho has shown improvement after a slow start to his Villa career, prompting Emery to consider extending his stay. The Spanish manager acknowledged that while other clubs may pursue the England international, Villa would be keen to retain him if he continues to develop within their system.

Sancho faces competition for playing time from forwards like Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Amad if he returns to Manchester United. His performances since joining Villa have been gradually improving, with Emery noting that the player is now meeting the challenges required at the club. The winger is expected to feature in Wednesday's match against Brighton as Villa aim to strengthen their position in the race for the top five.