Chelsea Decide On Permanent Move For Jadon Sancho

Reports indicate that Chelsea remains determined to pursue a permanent deal for Jadon Sancho from Manchester United at the end of the season, despite a £5 million clause that permits them to terminate the agreement.

The 24-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge on loan in August with what was reported to be an obligation to buy for up to £25m, but after a promising start, his form has tailed off and details have emerged of a possible way out for the London club.

However, the transfer is expected to go through as originally planned.

His impressive debut, where he assisted Christopher Nkunku’s winning goal in a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth in September, raised hopes for his continued rise.

This came after a successful loan spell at Borussia Dortmund, where he helped them reach the Champions League final last season.

However, with just two goals scored in all competitions and none at all since December, those expectations have been re-evaluated, leaving his future seeming less certain than when Chelsea were second in the Premier League on December 22.

The club was strongly linked with United winger Alejandro Garnacho in January and may strengthen that position in the summer. This comes amid uncertainty over Mykhailo Mudryk’s future as he awaits the outcome of a doping investigation.

Head coach Enzo Maresca has repeatedly said he is happy with Sancho’s contributions, claiming he has been surprised by how much the player has progressed following his acrimonious departure from Old Trafford.

Sancho had a public fallout with former United manager Erik ten Hag last season and was sidelined before being loaned to Dortmund.