Chelsea are reportedly looking to pay a penalty fee to avoid triggering Jadon Sancho’s £25 million buyout clause from Manchester United, following the winger’s struggles in recent months. Meanwhile, the Blues have secured deals for Sporting Lisbon duo Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo.

Chelsea are considering paying Manchester United a ‘penalty fee’ to avoid the permanent signing of Jadon Sancho.Chelsea signed Sancho on loan from Manchester United last summer with an obligation

Apparently yes! According to recent reports, including from the Mail, the Athletic, ESPN, and others, Chelsea could pay a “penalty” instead. It’s not at all clear how much this penalty may be, but presumably it’s less than the £25m clause. Hopefully a lot less!