Chelsea to sign Jadon Sancho from Man Utd for £25m if one condition is met

The winger featured regularly throughout the campaign, making an impact in multiple competitions and rounding off his loan spell with a goal in Chelsea’s Conference League final victory over Real Betis.

Following the match, manager Enzo Maresca suggested that Sancho’s future at Stamford Bridge remains a possibility, hinting at discussions regarding a permanent move.

“We are going to sit with the club and decide what happens for next year,” he said. “If we finish fourth it is also because of Jadon, if we win tonight it is also because of Jadon. It is normal in a season to go a little bit up and down.”

Now, a report from talkSPORT has emerged that suggests Chelsea are in discussions with Sancho and his representatives over a £25m move from Manchester United, although he must take a paycut to make it happen.

“The Blues are open to triggering their obligation to buy the Conference League hero, on the condition that he takes a paycut,” the report reads.

“Should terms not be agreed, they’ll have to pay a £5 million penalty fee to send him back.”

As mentioned above, Sancho has played 41 games for Chelsea in all competitions this campaign, although the winger has been limited to 19 starts in the Premier League.

In total, he has four goals and 10 assists – an output that has been praised by former Blues midfielder Joe Cole.

“I think Jadon is a really great player and I think he’s done well,” Cole told TNT Sports. “He’s been rotated in and out a bit but I want to see Jadon playing. You want a player like that in your squad. It will come down to a financial decision I imagine but I really like him.”

Asked whether he had done enough to secure a move, Cole added: “Yes I do. This is a kid who went to Dortmund and was a superstar as a kid. It wasn’t working at Man United but he’s done well, he’s got his career back on track at Chelsea.

“I think there’s more to come from him as well.”