Chelsea join Juventus in race to sign Manchester United; may propose player exchange deal

With just days left in the summer transfer window, interest in building in Jadon Sancho, who Manchester United will sell if the right offer comes in.

Sancho’s future at United has been in serious doubt for almost a year. A public spat with Erik ten Hag led to him being frozen out of the first team, sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund, and left out of the first two Premier League games of this season.

There is no disputing that Sancho’s stock has fallen. He cost United a fortune and flopped. He knows no other club will give him the same salary in Europe. It’d only be matched/bettered in Saudi Arabia and it doesn’t sound like he is keen on such a move.

Juventus’ interest has been reported this summer, but they’ve got Chelsea to compete with if reports are to be believed.

Sky Sports claim Chelsea are ready to make a move in an attempt to bring Sancho to London, while Juventus want the player on loan.

Reporter Dharmesh Sheth believes that Chelsea’s offer could include a player going in the opposite direction.

Chelsea & Juventus exploring deal for Manchester United Jadon Sancho. Juve want loan. It’s thought Chelsea proposal could include a player going the other way. United prefer permanent but loan not ruled out. Sancho travelled to Brighton but left out of squad #MUFC #CFC #Juventus

— Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) August 25, 2024

Sancho travelled to Brighton with United at the weekend, despite being left out of the squad.

These reports only add more uncertainty to Sancho’s situation at United under Ten Hag.

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