Chelsea forced to pay Jadon Sancho penalty after declining transfer obligation but Premier League rivals to swoop in

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Chelsea have declined the opportunity to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent contract, with West Ham now interested in the winger.The England international will leave Stamford Bridge when his contract ends on June 30.Jadon Sancho is on his way out of Stamford BridgeRexSancho, who spent the 2024-25 season on loan from Manchester United, netted five times in 42 appearances including his strike in the UEFA Conference League final win over Real Betis.But his efforts have been in vain with the Blues turning down the chance to keep him in west London.The decision will come at a cost for Chelsea who must pay a £5million penalty to Manchester United as per the terms of Sancho’s loan deal.The Blues could have signed him for £25m and talks were held over negotiating his wage demands to fit in with the structure at Stamford Bridge.However, an agreement could not be reached and he returns to United.The 25-year-old will now weigh up his options and is open to both staying in the Premier League and another move abroad.West Ham are believed to be interested in keeping Sancho in London as Graham Potter plots a summer rebuild at the London Stadium.More to follow…