Unai Emery has made it clear that the future of Jadon Sancho at Aston Villa is still uncertain, particularly regarding a potential permanent move from Manchester United. Sancho, who is on loan to Villa, must prove himself to Emery in order to secure a future at the club. The winger's performance has fluctuated this season, having started off slowly but recently finding form with a goal and an assist after a drought in the early matches.

At Manchester United, Sancho faced challenges integrating into the squad, being part of a 'bomb squad' that included several other players who were sidelined. The decision to loan him to Aston Villa was made in hopes that he would regain his winning form demonstrated during his successful stint at Borussia Dortmund. However, it took until January for him to score his first goal of the season, indicating a struggle to adapt to his new environment initially.

The prospect of a permanent transfer hinges on Sancho's ability to maintain his performance levels and Emery's assessment of his contribution. With Sancho's contract at United expiring in the summer, the stakes are high, and he needs to consistently impress to convince Villa to make the loan move permanent before the season ends.