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Chelsea could send Jadon Sancho back to Man Utd! Stunning reversal of loan deal possible at cost of 'financial penalty' following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments on winger

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<p>Sancho moved to Stamford Bridge on a season-long loan following a breakdown in his relationship with former United boss Erik ten Hag last season. The agreement includes an obligation to buy if Chelsea finish 14th or higher in the Premier League, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jadon-sancho-home-man-utd-road-to-redemption-chelsea-old-trafford-circus/blt96c62e801b4ac88f" target="_blank">triggering a fee between £22-25 million </a>depending on their final position. With Enzo Maresca's side currently sitting in fourth place, well clear of 14th-placed United ironically, the conditions for a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jadon-sancho-chelsea-boost-manchester-united-loanee-returns-training-leicester-city-clash/blt4279f22856df2fe6" target="_blank">permanent transfer appear likely to be met.</a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>According to the<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14487001/Inside-Man-Uniteds-mass-squad-overhaul-summer-eight-stars-set-axed-costly-loophole-means-Jadon-Sancho-season-Marcus-Rashford-set-cut-price-fee-MAN-UNITED-CONFIDENTIAL.html" target="_blank"><em> Daily Mail,</em></a><em> </em>there remains a possibility that Sancho could return to Old Trafford this summer if Chelsea decide to back away from the deal, though this would come at a 'significant financial cost' as per the terms agreed with United. The west Londoners are said to be scouting several wingers, with Real Betis talent Jesus Rodriguez emerging as a potential target for the summer transfer window.</p><p>Another factor complicating the situation is Sancho’s contract negotiations. Typically, when a player joins a club on loan with an obligation to buy, personal terms are agreed in advance to ensure a seamless transition. However, the report claims that the 24-year-old has not yet reached an agreement with Chelsea regarding long-term wages and other terms.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>United are still feeling the financial burden of Sancho’s £73m transfer from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 with club chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who name-checked the winger as one of several signings from the previous regime INEOS are having to put up with, confirming that another £17m of the transfer fee was due to be paid this season. Sancho, who has 16 months remaining on his lucrative five-year contract, earns a reported £250,000 per week, with United currently covering a portion of his wages while the Blues paying £100,000. If he were to return to Old Trafford, the club would once again be responsible for his full salary, creating further financial headaches for United’s new ownership group.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Sancho’s potential return would present a major challenge for INEOS, as the club would be forced to find a new buyer for yet another high-earning player who is no longer part of their plans. With the summer transfer window approaching, Chelsea must soon decide whether to keep Sancho or cut their losses, while United face the risk of being stuck with an expensive and unwanted asset.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR SANCHO?

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Chelsea could reportedly send Jadon Sancho back to Manchester United in a stunning reversal of loan deal by paying a &quot;financial penalty&quot;.

Chelsea could send Jadon Sancho back to Man Utd! Stunning reversal of loan deal possible at cost of &apos;financial penalty&apos; following Sir Jim Ratcliffe&apos;s comments on winger

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