Chelsea ‘ready to pay Man Utd’ after making final Jadon Sancho transfer decision

Chelsea ‘ready to pay Man Utd’ after making final Jadon Sancho transfer decision

As Jadon Sancho’s season-long loan from Manchester United to Chelsea draws to a close, the Blues must decide what to do with the winger going forward.

According to reports, Chelsea is willing to pay Manchester United to avoid having to buy Jadon Sancho.

The on-loan star got off to a quick start at Stamford Bridge, but his previous performances have threatened a long-term contract.

A Premier League position of 14th or higher would compel the Blues to spend up to £25 million to sign Sancho permanently, according to the conditions of their loan agreement for the winger.

They may, however, pay United a seven-figure amount to back out, according to a stipulation in the agreement.

Sancho has three goals and five assists for Chelsea this season, but none of either since January 4. He also set up two goals in a Conference League win against Heidenheim in November, but wasn’t able to contribute a goal or assist in the 83 minutes he played across two knockout legs against FC Copenhagen.

According to The Sun, the magic number required for Chelsea to get out of their obligation to buy is £5m. The same publication indicates the London side are ready to do just that, with a number of options for their wide roles next term.

In addition to the likes of Pedro Neto and Noni Madueke, both of whom have picked up plenty of minutes this term, the Blues have Estevao Willian arriving from Palmeiras and Geovany Quenda on his way from Sporting. They also have eyes on Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens, who featured in all 10 European Championship qualifiers for England’s Under-21 side.