Chelsea “edging closer to an agreement” with Man United over signing of Jadon Sancho – Man United News And Transfer News

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Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly close to reaching an agreement over the deadline-day sale of Jadon Sancho.

Over the past few days, Sancho has been heavily linked to Chelsea amidst his uncertain future with United.

Juventus were the other club thought to be keen on adding him to their ranks before the close of the summer transfer window but it recently emerged that the Old Lady are no longer pursuing the forward.

A swap deal – that would see Sancho join Chelsea with Raheem Sterling heading the other way – is an option that has been suggested.

Sterling is of course no longer in the plans of Enzo Maresca, who has publicly informed the England international that there is no way back for him at Stamford Bridge.

A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that it’s still entirely possible that Sancho will move to Chelsea without someone like Sterling being included in the transfer.

The Athletic noted that United were eager to sell Sancho before the transfer deadline, to the extent of slashing their asking price to £25m.

Sky Sports have now given an update on Sancho’s situation and indicated that the 24-year-old is on the brink of joining Chelsea.

According to the news outlet, “Chelsea are edging close to an agreement with Manchester United, we’re hearing, over the signing of Jadon Sancho.”

“There has been further talks…permanent and loan options still on the table.”

“Ideally, what we understand is Chelsea need to offload players. Raheem Sterling as we mentioned, is one of a number of players being offered to clubs.”

“United remain open to the idea of Sterling joining but are not actively pursuing it.”

“Their focus is on Sancho and they don’t need to replace him, we understand, if he was to leave.”

BREAKING: Chelsea edging closer to an agreement with Manchester United over the signing of Jadon Sancho 🚨 pic.twitter.com/7yh1JsUPYV

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 30, 2024

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