Manchester United opted against signing Jadon Sancho this summer window - a decision would could have big repercussions further down the line.
The Red Devils had been favourites to land the England international, and were perhaps themselves a little too confident a deal would take place.
United hoped that by sitting still Dortmund would blink first and come down on their huge £108million valuation for their prized asset.
But BVB proved they were no pushovers and after United missed the club's August 10 deadline to make an acceptable bid, Dortmund closed its doors.
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