Ed Woodward plans to swoop for Dortmund superstar Jadon Sancho as soon as the season comes to a close, according to reports.
The Manchester United executive vice chairman has been a big fan of the winger for some time, and is reportedly planning to snap him up in the summer window.
The Red Devils are prepared to offer the former Manchester City graduate a £200,000-a-week contract to entice him to Old Trafford.
United are under intense pressure to qualify for the Champions League this season, as they go head to head with other big clubs for Sancho's signature. The lure of playing in Europe's elite competition will go some way to attracting the forward.
But just to be safe, Woodward is planning to swoop as soon as the season comes to an end and the transfer window opens, according to The Telegraph.
Woodward is no doubt hoping to wrap up the deal before other clubs can begin negotiations with the young England international.
Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke recently spoke to BBC Sport about Sancho's future, saying he believes the youngster wants to remain in Germany.
"It's not a question of money. For us, it would be the best position if he stays at Borussia Dortmund," said Watzke.
"We have enough money. We want to have titles. I think this team has a lot more potential with Jadon than without Jadon.
"I think he has the feeling that the club does have a good future. In my opinion, I don't think he wants to leave."
Sancho also recently addressed the transfer speculation surrounding him. He said: "I don't really look at all them things [that are written about him]. I just concentrate on my team and take it game by game. That’s the most important thing for me now."
