Nobody wants Jadon! Dortmund WRECK Sancho dream transfer as Chelsea eye quick sale

Suraj Radia

Updated: 28 Mar 2025 07:31 GMT
2 min read

Jadon Sancho could be left in transfer limbo this summer, with Dortmund not seeing the Manchester United loanee as a priority target regardless of his future with Chelsea.

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Speculation has intensified over Sancho in recent weeks after it was revealed that Chelsea could pay just £5 million to avoid permanently signing the 25-year-old following an underwhelming loan spell.

Current ETV

Jadon Sancho

F (L), M (RL)

Chelsea

Jadon Sancho

F (L), M (RL)

Chelsea

ETV Range

€32.6M - €39.8M

The uncertainty has left Sancho reportedly angling for another return to Dortmund this summer but Sky Sport Germany reporter Patrick Berger has poured cold water on any prospect of a reunion between both parties.

Speaking on the Auffe Süd podcast, Berger said: "What we know is that Jadon is always looking towards Dortmund; he had his best years there. But the question is, even if he wants it: What does BVB want?"

"He's not Borussia Dortmund's priority, and certainly not the position. You have [Julien] Duranville , you have [Karim] Adeyemi, [Jamie] Gittens — you don't have the need for that position right now."

The transfer fee plus a 'double-digit million' salary would make things difficult for Dortmund, claims Berger, who concludes: "It's not a hot topic at the moment, because it would obviously be an insane amount of money. Of course, the situation surrounding Jaden remains interesting and will be monitored."

What does the future hold for Jadon Sancho?

Despite the reports to the contrary, Chelsea are still expected to exercise their £25m option to sign Sancho but the winger could still be sold on to another club this summer.

While Dortmund would be Sancho’s ideal destination after two successful stints with the German side, he is believed to favour a move to the Bundesliga in general, amid interest from Bayer Leverkusen.

A return to United is the least likely outcome even if Chelsea do pay the penalty to back out of their obligation, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that the Red Devils are not relying on Sancho.

The Englishman’s contract expires next summer and, although United have an option to extend, Sancho’s wages could see the club accept a substantial loss to avoid keeping him on their books for a further year.