“For the moment” – Fabrizio Romano provides update on potential major Chelsea transfer saga
Jadon Sancho has been linked with a return to Manchester United despite Chelsea having an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
Sancho joined Chelsea on deadline day last summer on an initial loan deal, which will become permanent for around £25m as long as the Blues don’t finish in the bottom six.
The 24-year-old made a good start to life at Stamford Bridge with three assists in his first three games, whilst he scored his first goals for the club against Southampton and Tottenham.
Romano provides update on Sancho
However, like with Chelsea’s form Sancho’s form has also taken a dip and he has just two goals and one assist since the end of September.
Reports have emerged that Chelsea can pay a penalty fee to send Sancho back to United at the end of the season should they wish to do so.
It’s been reported that’s something Chelsea are considering, with Sancho’s form coming into their thinking, but Romano has provided an update on the situation.
“There’s been a lot written in recent days about the situation of Jadon Sancho, so what’s the reality?,” he told The Daily Briefing.
“It’s important to clarify that Chelsea signed Sancho from Manchester United in the summer, bringing him in on loan with an obligation to buy for around £20-25m, based on both the appearances of the player and the club’s position in the Premier League table.
“But Chelsea also have an option in this agreement to pay a fee to Manchester United to send him back to Old Trafford at the end of the season. So, that’s a possibility Chelsea have in the contract.
“However, my understanding today (and it’s still very early), is that Chelsea have not made any sort of decision, and have not activated any kind of contact to send Sancho back to Manchester United.
“So, for the moment Chelsea are not proceeding with this clause, but they have this possibility and it’s something they will assess at the end of the season.
“Of course, it’s not just Chelsea, and it’s also important to clarify that Manchester United’s plan remains to sell Sancho.
“They still hope to sell Sancho to Chelsea, they believe he will become a Chelsea player and they are not counting on him at United next season.”
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