Chelsea are 'open' to signing Jadon Sancho from Man Utd for £25 million if one condition is met

Chelsea are open to triggering their obligation to sign Jadon Sancho from Manchester United, according to reports, but the newly-crowned Conference League winners are only willing to so under one condition.

After being exiled from Erik ten Hag's plans at Manchester United following an almighty fall out, the out-of-favour Sancho joined Chelsea on a season-long deal that included an obligation to buy for £25 million.

The 25-year-old, who made 41 appearance in all competitions for Enzo Maresca's side across the 2024/25 campaign, capped off his loan spell with a goal in Thursday night's 4-1 win over Real Betis in the Conference League final.

After the full-time whistle, Maresca hinted that Sancho could join the club on a permanent basis.

"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 talks with Sancho and his representatives over a £25 million 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 times for Chelsea in all competitions this season, although the winger has been limited to 19 starts in the Premier League.

In total, he has notched 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."

Sancho scored Chelsea's third on Thursday night. Image credit: Getty

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."

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