Jadon Sancho’s long-term future doesn’t reside in west London, it turns out.
There were times during his loan spell when Sancho and Chelsea appeared a natural fit. He purred early on, building on the momentum regained at Signal Iduna Park during the back-end of 2023–24, and there didn’t seem to be any doubt that the Blues would opt to sign the winger permanently.
But then the second half of the season happened.
While Sancho played a leading role in the club’s Conference League success, his Premier League form throughout 2025 was indifferent at best. His contrasting fortunes in the two competitions left Chelsea with a dilemma, and a dispute over personal terms will ultimately lead to Sancho returning to Manchester United.
So, who will be there to pick up the pieces? With United unlikely to entertain a revival, Sancho is bound to seek an alternative route for potential rejuvenation.
Here are five clubs that could sign the 25-year-old this summer.
