Mourinho sanctions Fenerbahce move for Sancho as Chelsea stall on Man Utd | OneFootball

Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho is on loan at Chelsea. However, despite the Blues being obligated to buy him for £25 million this summer, they have not decided whether to pay.

Sancho has not particularly impressed at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are considering paying a £5 million penalty to send him back to Man Utd, where his services are surplus to requirements.

Turkish giants Fenerbahce SK could offer Sancho an escape route. According to Yeni Asir, head coach Jose Mourinho approved a transfer swoop for the winger.

Fenerbahce failed to topple Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig again. They have already started planning an assault on the transfer market to give Mourinho what he needs next season.

Sancho is on their transfer wishlist, and they will try to get him to sign on the dotted line. It remains to be seen if the 25-year-old is open to a transfer outside Europe’s top five leagues.

However, not many clubs will be queuing for his signature after his Man Utd petulance and underperformance at Chelsea. He may have no choice but to accept Fenerbahce’s advances.

Borussia Dortmund reportedly decided not to pursue his signature anymore, limiting his options in the Bundesliga.

There were rumours Bayer Leverkusen were interested in his services, but Die Werkself may be too busy finding a new coach to replace Xabi Alonso.

Sancho seems better suited to the German top flight and would form an exciting pairing with new Leverkusen man Ibrahim Maza, with Florian Wirtz close to leaving. But nothing is set in stone.

The only thing assured for Sancho this summer is that his chapter at Man Utd is closed, and with Chelsea reluctant about making his transfer permanent, he needs to find a new stomping ground.

The England international needs an environment where he can bounce back to his best form after an underwhelming 2024/25 campaign.