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.

Jadon Sancho has been speaking about one of his Chelsea team-mates and explained why it’s great to play with him.Sancho joined the Blues on an initial loan deal from Manchester United on deadline

Chelsea go into their two games this week as short in attack as they have been all season. Marc Guiu and Nicolas Jackson are out up top, and Noni Madueke’s injury has meant he joins the suspended Mykhailo Mudryk on the side-lines.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has already guaranteed that Jadon Sancho will join Chelsea permanently this summer as new claims made. The news comes off the back of Chelsea beating Leicester City 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon in what was a vital three points in the race for Champions League spots.