🚨 BREAKING Newcastle United set to sign £25m Star after Chelsea transfer rejection

Newcastle United Eye Shock Move for Jadon Sancho Following Chelsea Loan Exit

 

Newcastle United have reportedly emerged as surprise contenders in the race to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, just weeks after Chelsea chose not to make his loan move permanent—despite a successful spell in London.

 

Sancho joined Chelsea on a temporary deal last season following a high-profile fallout with then-Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. During his time at Stamford Bridge, the England international played a key role in the Blues’ triumph in the UEFA Conference League, notably scoring in the final as Chelsea cruised to a 4-1 win over Spanish side Real Betis.

 

Despite his contributions, Chelsea ultimately declined the opportunity to exercise the option to purchase Sancho for a reported fee of £25 million. Instead, the West London club were compelled to pay a £5 million ‘penalty clause’ to Manchester United for not triggering the permanent transfer agreement included in the loan deal.

 

With Sancho’s future at Old Trafford still uncertain, it appears increasingly unlikely that he will be reintegrated into the first-team squad under new manager Ruben Amorim, who has yet to express a desire to retain the winger’s services. This has paved the way for fresh speculation surrounding a potential exit from Manchester.

 

One of the latest clubs to be linked with a move for the 24-year-old is Newcastle United. According to a report from The Sun, the Magpies are closely “monitoring developments” concerning Sancho’s situation. With the player seemingly surplus to requirements at United, Newcastle could be preparing to make an approach if the terms are right.

 

A move to St James’ Park would represent a dramatic twist in Sancho’s career, offering him the chance to revive his Premier League fortunes at a club that’s looking to strengthen its attacking options ahead of a new European campaign. However, any potential deal would likely depend on Manchester United’s valuation and Newcastle’s willingness to match it, either via a loan arrangement or a reduced-fee permanent transfer.

Sancho, who arrived at Old Trafford in a £73 million move from Borussia Dortmund in 2021, has struggled to live up to expectations and will now be hoping that a change of scenery can reignite his career.