Chelsea have reportedly reached a full agreement on personal terms with Jadon Sancho over a possible transfer deadline day switch from Manchester United.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that Sancho has given the green light on a move to Stamford Bridge, with two proposals made to United.
Chelsea have informed United that they want to sign Sancho on loan for the current season, but could include either an option to buy him or an obligation for next summer.
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An obligation to buy would likely require a lower fee than the option, with United set to determine which option makes more financial sense under their new INEOS stewardship.
United have been open to offers of around £40million for Sancho all summer, before he was kept out of Erik ten Hag's first two Premier League squads of the season against Fulham and Brighton, but Chelsea's valuations remain unknown.
Juventus had been interested in signing Sancho after letting Federico Chiesa leave to Liverpool, but with the clock ticking Sancho is likely only able to complete an exit to another British club.
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Despite Sancho returning from his successful loan spell with Borussia Dortmund by burying the hatchet with Ten Hag, he remains behind the likes of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Amad and Antony in the United pecking order.
However, should United accept one of Chelsea's proposals he will have to fight for a place in Enzo Maresca's team with the likes of Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke.
Earlier in the day, Ten Hag admitted that he was expecting Sancho to remain at the club despite ongoing discussions between United and Chelsea for the 24-year-old.
"He is a player in our squad and we are happy with him," said Ten Hag during his press conference. "We need depth in the squad, we have to play many games until January due to the new Europa League format. After the break we will play every third day and we need options."
When asked if Sancho would be staying at Old Trafford, Ten Hag added: "As far as I know, yes."
