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[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, if Chelsea does not buy out Jadon Sancho this summer as per the agreement, they will pay a “huge penalty” to Manchester United. The report states that the terms of Sancho’s move to Chelsea include a mandatory buyout clause: if Chelsea finishes 14th or higher in the Premier League this season, they must complete the buyout for between £22 million and £25 million (the exact amount depends on their final ranking). Currently, Chelsea, led by Enzo Maresca, is sitting fourth in the Premier League standings. However, insiders have revealed that if Chelsea ultimately decides to abandon the deal, Sancho could still return to Old Trafford this summer. But according to the terms agreed upon between Chelsea and Manchester United, pulling out mid-deal would result in what insiders have termed a “huge penalty.” It is reported that Chelsea is examining several winger options, including Real Betis star Jesus Rodriguez. Another potential variable concerns the contract details between Sancho and Chelsea: players usually negotiate long-term contract terms with their new club when joining on loan, but it is understood that Sancho has not completed this process yet.