Chelsea sets sights on Sancho, could tempt Man Utd

When the preseason started, Erik ten Hag surprisingly made peace with Manchester United’s returnee Jadon Sancho. The former England international played a big part in all last four friendlies before the curtain-raiser cup, Community Shield.

Things started to return to their old status when the season officially got underway. Sancho is yet to feature in the squad for a league game as the Dutch coach reopened the exit door. Chelsea is the latest to be in the running for the signature of Jadon Sancho

United keen on a permanent transfer

The key for Manchester United to offload their once high-valued asset would be a permanent transfer away from Old Trafford. Sancho helped Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final. Yet, the Bundesliga outfit did not show interest in making the transfer permanent.

As for Chelsea, it first must sell players before adding new transfers. In that regard, it’s highly unlikely for them to sign both Sancho and Victor Osimhen in the window’s closing days. It’s also evident that Enzo Maresca needs a typical striker. He does not need to add another winger like Sancho to his vast squad. 

The half-dozen goals away at Wolves were possible with players similar to Sancho’s profile. Still, Nicolas Jackson remains the one spot where Chelsea can upgrade. That fact will not change with a swap deal involving Raheem Sterling. The four-time Premier League winner has been out of Maresca’s plan from day one.

It also needs to be mentioned that both teams will be busier with other deals before Friday’s deadline day. After a defeat at Brighton, Manchester United will consolidate its interest in a defensive midfielder. All signs point to Manuel Ugarte joining the Old Trafford outfit.

For Chelsea, the final days of the summer transfer window will be all about trimming the squad. Adding a player like Sancho does not fit that goal. If anything, he would add to the bloated issues that Chelsea has had to fend…
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Author : Eskender Tamrat

Publish date : 2024-08-26 20:06:49

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