Chelsea ‘exploring shock Jadon Sancho deal with Man United’ – with Blues ‘willing to offer players in exchange’ after exiling stars to a ‘bomb squad’

Chelsea are reportedly exploring a deal to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, with the Blues expected to rival Juventus for his signature.

Sancho travelled with Manchester United to Brighton for their second Premier League game of the season on Saturday but was left out of the squad as the Red Devils were beaten 2-1 by the Seagulls.

Questions have remained over Sancho’s future at the club, despite Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag ending the dispute that led to his exile and loan to Borussia Dortmund last season.

Juventus had reportedly been considering a loan move for Sancho, which could also have included an obligation to buy the winger for £40m.

Chelsea are now claimed to be in the race to sign Sancho, with Sky Sports reporting that the Blues are exploring a potential deal.

Chelsea are reportedly open to a player joining Manchester United in a swap deal.

The Blues’ interest comes despite the club being keen to offload players before the transfer deadline.

Manager Enzo Maresca has exiled several first-team players, including Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell, key figures banished to a “bomb squad”.

Maresca had claimed earlier this week that it was “impossible” to give them minutes due to the size of Chelsea’s squad.

“They (Sterling and Chilwell) are training separately,” Maresca said on Wednesday.

‘We have a big squad and it is impossible to give them all the minutes. If they are looking for minutes, it is better for them to leave.

“If they don’t leave, then they have a contract here and they are Chelsea players.”