What senior Chelsea sources are saying about signing Jadon Sancho this summer

Following Chelsea’s dramatic victory over Fulham, the club has now secured a league position that, under previous terms, would activate a compulsory purchase clause for Sancho from Manchester United this summer.

However, new information suggests Chelsea can opt out of making the transfer permanent by paying United a modest fee, essentially ending the arrangement as a one-year loan.

This revelation places Chelsea in a delicate position. While Sancho’s form has picked up lately, his overall performances throughout 2025 have largely underwhelmed.

Several paths are now available to the club, including flipping Sancho for a profit in the same transfer window they’d sign him.

According to BBC Sport, senior Chelsea figures have not dismissed the possibility of buying out of the deal altogether.

Committing to Sancho could also impact Chelsea’s pursuit of a marquee winger in the upcoming window.

They’ve been heavily linked to Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund, and their chances of landing him have improved amid reports the youngster has requested a transfer.

Gittens appears to be treading a similar path to Sancho at Dortmund, though he’ll be hoping for a smoother transition than the England international experienced at United.

In addition to these targets, Chelsea continue to be linked with other exciting wide options such as Alejandro Garnacho, Rafael Leao, and Nico Williams.