Jadon Sancho offered route out of Man United as Chelsea pass on permanent deal

Bayer Leverkusen are considering a move for Jadon Sancho, as he faces up to another move abroad in order to re-ignite his career.

The Manchester United winger has made insufficient progress in a loan move to Chelsea, who do not want to take up the option of a permanent move.

Former club Borussia Dortmund are also understood to have passed up the chance of a deal.

Bayer Leverkusen are nevertheless understood to be pondering a deal, due to Sancho's previous impact in the Bundesliga.

The 25-year-old has 40 goals and 47 assists in 118 appearances during previous spells for Dortmund. By contrast, he only has three goals and five assists in 30 Premier League games for Chelsea.

United are desperate to make sales this summer, and Sancho has long been on the market, going back to a difficult spell under previous manager Erik ten Hag.

The winger, also has interest from Serie A, never fully settled after an expensive move in 2021, only ever showing flashes of the form he produced for Dortmund.