Manchester United shock favourites at 2/1 to snap up ex-Man City star Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund

MANCHESTER UNITED have emerged as shock favourites to sign ex-Manchester City wonderkid Jadon Sancho.

Despite City working a buy-back clause into Sancho's Borussia Dortmund deal, their arch rivals United are still the likeliest team to secure his services at 2/1, according to Ladbrokes.

The winger earned his first England call-up earlier this month after an explosive start to the season at Dortmund.

The teenager, 18, has already scored five goals and assisted another seven in 17 appearances so far.

That form has not gone unnoticed with Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate then handing Sancho his first cap against Croatia, when the winger came on as a substitute with 12 minutes remaining.

And as a result the interest in him from some of Europe’s biggest clubs continues to grow.

Despite handing the highly-rated youngster a new four-year deal earlier this month, Dortmund could already face a real fight on their hands to keep hold of the winger.

Former club City are 3/1 to lure back their former player, while Jurgen Klopp’s high-flying Liverpool are tipped at 5/1.

Meanwhile, Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson is being tipped to sign for Hoffenheim on a permanent deal after already impressing on loan this season.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said on the pair: "Two English youngsters are lighting up the Bundesliga right now.

"While Sancho looks likely to return to these shores, the latest betting suggests Nelson could make his stay in Germany a permanent one."