Jadon Sancho’s failed Roma transfer explained after Aston Villa deadline day dealJadon Sancho’s Aston Villa loan move materialized after a potential AS Roma transfer collapsed due to Financial Fair Play (FFP) constraints, reveals Roma advisor Claudio Ranieri. Roma couldn’t afford Sancho without selling a key player, which they were unwilling to do. Manchester United, also facing FFP challenges, offloaded players like Hojlund, Rashford, and Garnacho to facilitate Sancho’s departure and balance their wage bill. Aston Villa also made player sales to accommodate Sancho’s arrival.