Chelsea have opted not to sign winger Jadon Sancho on a permanent basis and will instead pay a £5m penalty to send the player back to Manchester United.The England forward moved to Stamford Bridge on loan last summer after his relationship with former United manager Erik ten Hag broke down.

Chelsea have paid a £5 million penalty fee to Manchester United after failing to agree terms to sign Jadon Sancho permanently.

Chelsea’s final decision on whether to sign Jadon Sancho permanently is reportedly imminent, although an agreement over contract terms has not yet been reached and a return to Manchester United is still a possibility.