Sancho in CRISIS: Man Utd issue 'not good enough' message

Cameron Smith

Updated: 30 Mar 2025 02:41 CDT
4 min read

Jadon Sancho has been linked with a shock Manchester United return this summer, but the current first-team squad at Old Trafford reportedly believe he “is not good enough” to play for the club.

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Sancho, 25, left the Red Devils to join Chelsea on a season-long loan deal last August and Enzo Maresca’s side included an obligation to buy clause that will become active if they finish in the top 14 places in the Premier League table.

Current ETV

Jadon Sancho

F (L), M (RL)

Chelsea

Jadon Sancho

F (L), M (RL)

Chelsea

ETV Range

€32.6M - €39.8M

However, it has recently emerged that Chelsea have the option to break this agreement and send Sancho back to Man Utd if they pay a penalty fee of €6 million (£5m).

The early indications suggest that Sancho’s move to Stamford Bridge will become permanent this summer, although his indifferent recent form means the west London giants could decide against signing him if he continues to struggle.

The 25-year-old has only provided nine goal contributions in 28 appearances across all competitions for Chelsea, while he hasn’t registered a goal or an assist in his last 12 matches for the club.

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© IMAGO - Jadon Sancho is currently on loan at Chelsea

Man Utd don’t want Jadon Sancho

Although Sancho could return to Man Utd this summer, if Chelsea opt against signing him on a permanent deal, the Red Devils squad believe he “is not good enough” to play for the club again.

That is according to the Manchester Evening News, who claim that key figures in the Old Trafford dressing room are of the opinion that Sancho is unable to cope with the demands of playing for Man Utd, although they have no issue with his personality.

Amid reports that Chelsea could pay a penalty fee to send Sancho back to Man Utd, the ex-England international has been tipped to move back to Borussia Dortmund for a third time.

The Bundesliga club could be forced to sell Jamie Gittens and Karim Adeyemi this summer, following significant interest in their services, and they may look to re-sign Sancho if he becomes available.