Getafe's pursuit of free-agent winger Jadon Sancho has ended. Sancho told club president Ángel Torres that he would not be joining, ending the club's hopes of completing the move.
Why the move stopped
Getafe had shown interest in signing a winger at the request of coach José Bordalás. Sancho was demanding 3 million euros net until the end of the season to agree the move to Getafe.
Sancho is a free agent. Getafe have two vacant places in their squad.
Links outside Spain
GOAL reported that Sancho was swayed by a huge financial offer from a club outside Europe. GOAL reported that agents for Sancho are finalising the details of the deal after ruling out a move to Getafe and the Spanish league on Tuesday.
GOAL reported that Marca confirmed that Sancho is negotiating with a Saudi club.
Getafe's next step
Getafe have decided to close the transfer file until the winter window opens on 2 January, unless an interesting opportunity arises.
TalkSPORT's England claim
TalkSPORT reported that West Ham had been presented with the chance to sign Sancho. TalkSPORT reported that Sancho had been offered a deal by Getafe.
TalkSPORT reported that advisers acting on behalf of the 26-year-old had contacted various English clubs including West Ham in search of alternative options.