Man United-Chelsea deal contains interesting clause

The transfer fee Chelsea are willing to pay for Jadon Sancho depends on their final position in the Premier League.

That’s according to a recent report from the Telegraph’s James Ducker, who claims the winger’s move to Stamford Bridge on Deadline Day includes an unusual clause.

Sancho, 25, was allowed to leave for London after indicating he wanted to leave Manchester United.

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According to Ducker, the agreement between Chelsea and United includes a purchase clause, but the value of the clause will depend on where the Blues finish in the Premier League.

“Chelsea’s obligation to buy will be triggered if they finish in the top 14 of the PL this season. The purchase price is between £20m and £25m depending on where Chelsea finish. The higher they finish, the higher the price,” he wrote on his X account.

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The Blues finished sixth last season, two places above United, so while the Red Devils will be hoping for a good campaign from Chelsea, they don’t want it to come at their own expense… Literally.

Sancho is unlikely to feature against Crystal Palace on Sunday but his club debut could come at Bournemouth after the upcoming international break.