'Official bid': Fabrizio Romano confirms Chelsea bid for Man Utd winger Jadon Sancho

Chelsea have made an official bid to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho before the transfer deadline tonight, according to reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The Blues have identified the England international as a late target to bolster their wide attacking department and they have now made a formal offer on the table.

As per Romano, the Blues have submitted an initial loan proposal for the versatile forward which is similar to Juventus’. However, the total package for the deal is higher.

Sancho is open and keen on joining Chelsea. It is up to the clubs to reach an agreement.

Romano wrote on X: “Chelsea submit official bid to Manchester Utd for Jadon Sancho.

“Understand it’s initial loan proposal, similar to terms offered by Juventus but total package higher.

“Sancho, OPEN and keen to joining Chelsea so up to the clubs/Man Utd to decide.”

Sancho fell out with manager Erik ten Hag at the beginning of last season. He was subsequently suspended before leaving on loan to Borussia Dortmund in January.

The attacker managed to impress during his short stint in Germany. He was reintegrated into United’s training during pre-season after patching up with the head coach.

Despite this, we are not surprised that he is eyeing a new challenge. Sancho was only a late substitute in the Community Shield against Manchester City. He missed a penalty in the shoot-out.

The 24-year-old has since failed to make the matchday squad for the first two league games. Sancho may feel he has better chances of playing time with a move to west London.

Ten Hag said in today’s press conference that he expects Sancho to stay. The final decision could rest on him, suppose the clubs reach an agreement over a loan with a buy option.

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