JADON SANCHO showed why Borussia Dortmund want to keep him permanently after breaking a Bundesliga record.

The winger re-joined Dortmund on loan in January after being frozen out by Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.

Jadon Sancho is now the top scoring Englishman in Bundesliga history

He has revived his career with three goals and two assists while helping his side reach the Champions League semi-final.

And Sancho’s latest strike, a wonderful curling effort against RB Leipzig, means he is now the highest-scoring Englishman in Bundesliga history.

Sancho, 24, has 40 goals in 116 games in the German top-flight – one more than previous record holder Tony Woodcock, who played for Koln, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.

But he will likely be overtaken soon by England captain Harry Kane, who took his tally to 35 after netting twice against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

The Bayern Munich striker has been rampant this season and managed his total from just 31 games.

However Sancho might be able to defend his record for a little longer if he signs for Dortmund on a permanent deal.

Sancho will not return to Old Trafford unless Ten Hag is fired, but United is willing to take a loss in order to sell him.

Furthermore, according to SunSport, Dortmund is prepared to give £35 million to extend his loan agreement this summer.

In an attempt to acquire Sancho in exchange for Donyell Malen from Dortmund, United may even try to pinch him.

Red Devils executives have given up on Ten Hag and Sancho ever getting back together.