Jadon Sancho’s future at Manchester United past the summer transfer window deadline remains a mystery. While rumors have linked the Englishman to a move abroad like Juventus or Paris Saint-Germain, the Chelsea gossip is back.
CaughtOffside recently reported that Juventus have dismissed the option of paying 100 percent of Sancho’s current salary, but talks are ongoing. The Serie A side reportedly have the player on their short list of targets to bolster their attack for the 2024-25 season.
As for the Parisians, there’s some mixed reporting about PSG’s stance in this race. It looks like they might be out, but still, anything can occur in these last couple of days heading into the deadline.
One possibility that can occur is Chelsea keeping Sancho in the Premier League. On Sunday, journalist Ben Jacobs reported that the 24-year-old isn’t an easy deal for the Blues to get done.
Per Jacobs, Sancho would have to significantly drop his wage to move to Stamford Bridge. Nonetheless, the reporting also reveals that this file is in its early stages at this point as Chelsea discuss internally and are keeping all options open.
Chelsea's priority in the final days of the window is a striker, with Victor Osimhen not yet ruled out.
Understand #CFC and Napoli have made some progress on a proposed structure in the last few days. Chelsea won't proceed unless terms become more favourable.
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— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 25, 2024
PSG are presumably capable of paying his entire wages; the question will be whether the reigning Ligue 1 champions want to revisit this file and make a last-minute push before the summer deadline.
With Chelsea looking to sell Chilwell and buy Sancho, there would be no need for Sancho to take a significant drop in salary. Sancho is reportedly on £250,000 per week, whilst Chilwell is reportedly on £200,000.
However, why Chelsea need Sancho, when they have a plethora of attacking wingers?