Manchester United were reportedly forced to swallow a major price cut in their demands for Jadon Sancho to offload the winger to Chelsea on deadline day.
Sancho completed a move to Chelsea on deadline day, joining the Blues on an initial loan deal which could become permanent at the end of the season.
The 24-year-old had been frozen out at Man United last season following a public falling out with manager Erik ten Hag.
Their dispute led to Sancho returning to Borussia Dortmund on loan for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign.
He had been welcomed back by Ten Hag in pre-season after clearing the air with the United manager but was left out of the matchday squad for their opening two games of the Premier League season.
Jadon Sancho completed a deadline day loan to Chelsea which could be made permanent
Manchester United were reportedly forced to lower their demands in a bid to offload Sancho
Sancho’s return to Man United proved only a short one, with the winger sealing a move to Chelsea.
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According to the Athletic, the Red Devils had reportedly been holding out for a £40million fee for Sancho during the summer transfer window.
It would have represented a major discount on the £73m fee paid by Man United to sign Sancho from Dortmund in 2021.
Chelsea, however, reportedly made a move for Sancho on deadline day as Man United reduced their demands for the winger.
The Blues are expected to pay £23million to make Sancho’s move permanent next summer, with the fee depending on performance related add ons.
The sum would represent a reduction of around £17million from Man United’s initial demands.
Sancho was unveiled by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday having completed his deadline day switch.
Sancho had been exiled at Man United last season after a falling out with manager Erik ten Hag
He was paraded on the pitch wearing the No 19 shirt, before watching the Blues draw 1-1 at home with Crystal Palace.
Speaking about his arrival Sancho said: ‘I’m really excited to be here. London is where I grew up and I’m happy to be back.
‘The manager spoke to me about the project and, for a young player, it’s exciting. Hopefully I can bring goals and assists to the Bridge.’
Sancho replaces Raheem Sterling, who joined Arsenal in a deadline day loan move having been exiled to a ‘bomb squad’ at Chelsea by manager Enzo Maresca.
