Chelsea are not currently engaged in active negotiations to sign Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho, but they are aware of the situation, according to reports by Fabrizio Romano.
The Blues are anticipated to be very active in the final days of the transfer window, aiming to offload several players and possibly sign a new striker.
As the deadline approaches, Chelsea is racing against the clock to complete their transactions. One of their major challenges is finding new clubs for Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell, who are reportedly on the list of players the club wants to move.
Despite speculation about a potential swap deal involving Sterling and Jadon Sancho, journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that there are currently no negotiations between Chelsea and Manchester United regarding Sancho.
Chelsea is aware of Sancho’s availability, but no concrete steps have been taken towards acquiring him. Romano suggested that any developments regarding Sancho might occur in the final hours of the transfer window, indicating a fluid situation.
The situation with Sterling is particularly complicated. With three years left on his substantial contract with Chelsea, reportedly over £300,000 per week, it is challenging for the club to find a team willing to take on his high wages.
David Ornstein reports that Sterling wants to reach a financial settlement with Chelsea before deciding his future. Although a swap deal with Sancho has been mentioned, no such deal seems imminent.
Sancho’s departure from Manchester United remains a possibility as the window closes. United is reportedly open to selling the former Borussia Dortmund star, but it’s unclear if Chelsea is a suitable destination for him.
Chelsea’s current squad doesn’t have a clear spot for Sancho, complicating the potential move.
From a financial perspective, a swap deal could benefit Chelsea by removing Sterling’s high salary, but Sancho would likely need to accept a pay cut to fit into Chelsea’s wage structure.
Sancho, at 23, represents a potentially more valuable long-term asset compared to the older Sterling. However, any move would require careful consideration of how Sancho would fit into Chelsea’s tactical plans and squad.
