“I want to stay at Chelsea but Man United and I have unfinished business. They don’t have me in their plans but yet they won’t do the needful” – Jadon Sancho has now informed Manchester United of his intentions regarding his future — but there’s one condition attached.

TBR Football has learned exclusively that Jadon Sancho has made his intentions known to Manchester United regarding his future, as the club actively looks to move him on.

Sancho spent last season on loan at Chelsea after a falling-out with manager Erik ten Hag during the 2023/24 campaign. The loan included a clause obligating Chelsea to purchase him permanently for £25 million at the end of the spell. Should Chelsea opt not to activate this clause, they would be required to pay a £5 million penalty to United.

Earlier reports from TBR Football indicated that Chelsea’s willingness to make the move permanent depends on Sancho accepting a pay cut.

Now, according to TBR’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey, Sancho and United are locked in a standoff. The club has made it clear the winger is not part of its plans, placing him in the same category as Antony, Marcus Rashford, and Alejandro Garnacho. However, Sancho has responded by insisting that for any move—loan or permanent—United must agree to cover part of his current wages.

Manchester United are reportedly unwilling to subsidize the deal, believing they are already absorbing a major financial loss by agreeing to let him leave for under £30 million—well below the £73 million they paid to sign him in 2021. Sancho’s wages, reportedly exceeding £300,000 per week, are proving a major stumbling block despite interest from several clubs.

Borussia Dortmund have expressed interest in bringing Sancho back, but cannot afford his salary. Napoli have also held discussions but similarly stated they cannot meet his wage demands. Aston Villa have shown interest as well, but they face the same financial hurdles.

United believe that the reduced transfer fee alone should be enough to tempt buyers, but as things stand, no agreement has been reached. If no deal is found by the start of pre-season, Sancho is not expected to be involved in Ruben Amorim’s first-team plans.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are set for a summer overhaul. The club has already secured Matheus Cunha and is actively pursuing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. However, further additions depend heavily on player sales.

Key departures could include Marcus Rashford, who is being pursued by Aston Villa but is reportedly holding out for interest from Barcelona. Andre Onana is another likely exit, with Monaco monitoring his situation.

Following a reported fallout with Amorim, Garnacho has also been told to find a new club. With several major changes looming, United’s summer activity in the transfer market is expected to be driven largely by outgoing players.