Despite boasting a purchase obligation as part of their loan deal, Chelsea may not be obliged to sign Jadon Sancho after all, according to a report. The former England international joined the Blues last summer after being banished from Manchester United by Erik ten Hag.

A loophole in Chelsea's loan agreement over Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho means the Englishman could still return to Old Trafford at the end of the season, a report has claimed. Sancho joined Chelsea last summer on a deal which included an obligation for Chelsea to make the move permanent for anywhere between £20m and £25m,

Jadon Sancho could yet end up back at Manchester United this summer if Chelsea decide to back out of a permanent deal. The former Borussia Dortmund star joined the Blues on a season-long loan last summer after three disappointing seasons at Old Trafford.