Michael Carrick has sparked speculation about the future of Jadon Sancho, currently on loan at Aston Villa, by refusing to completely dismiss the idea of the winger returning to Manchester United. Sancho's journey since his high-profile transfer to United in 2021 for £73 million has been tumultuous, with notable struggles to perform consistently. Since a controversial social media post aimed at manager Erik ten Hag in September 2023, Sancho has seen limited game time, with his most recent appearance coming in the Community Shield at Wembley in 2024 after a loan spell with Borussia Dortmund.