Jadon Sancho gives 'GREEN LIGHT' to Chelsea move - Romano

Cameron Smith

• 30 Aug 2024 13:04 BST
• 3 min read

Chelsea are reportedly edging closer to reaching an agreement for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho.

The Blues are in active discussions to sign the Red Devils outcast and talks have progressed nicely, according to Dharmesh Sheth.

The Sky Sports reporter has revealed that both permanent and loan options are still on the table, while Chelsea are moving closer to completing a deal for Sancho.

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Furthermore, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Sancho has given the 'green light' to Chelsea. The Englishman is keen to join the Blues and negotiations are ongoing.

When recently asked about the potential of signing the Man Utd winger, Enzo Maresca told the media: “If we can sign a player that can help us, for sure I would.

“Jadon is not our player. I know him very well. But he is not our player.”

However, the Blues ideally need to sell players before they buy Sancho, with Raheem Sterling a prime candidate to be offloaded.

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A move to Man Utd appears unlikely, despite the fact Sterling is open to joining the Old Trafford outfit, and Arsenal are now internally discussing the possibility of signing the ex-England international.

Mikel Arteta is a huge admirer of Sterling and Fabrizio Romano has revealed that a move to the Emirates Stadium could potentially happen before the end of Transfer Deadline Day.

Both Sterling and Sancho have been frozen out by their respective clubs, with neither player featuring so far this season.

As a result, an exit before the summer transfer window closes is deemed a very likely possibility for both.

Chelsea’s centre-forward pursuit

In addition to Sancho, Chelsea are also in talks to sign Napoli forward Victor Osimhen and Brentford’s Ivan Toney.

Al-Ahli are interested in both players, but the Saudi Pro League side are only able to sign one of them at current, which could open the door for Chelsea to land the other.

FootballTransfers has been informed that Everton star Dominic Calvert-Lewin is being considered as an alternative target, although Chelsea’s top priority remains Osimhen.