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Manchester United fans claim Hakim Ziyech’s move to Chelsea could allow them to sign Jadon Sancho. The Borussia Dortmund forward was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, but with a fee agreed for Ziyech, the transfer is in doubt.
Chelsea are close to agreeing a move for the Ajax man after a £38million fee was hammered out, with a deal expected to be completed in the coming days.
United fans are now confident that they will face no competition for Sancho’s signature and took to Twitter to celebrate the news.
One tweeted: “Ziyech to Chelsea heating up! Sancho to Utd?????? #MUFC.”
“Good news for United. Ziyech to Chelsea. No Sancho to Chelsea now. Sancho to United. Don’t gas me,” another added.
One fan wrote: “Ziyech to Chelsea meaning United sign Sancho, here we go!!!”
Jadon Sancho could be moving to Old Trafford after Hakim Ziyech's transfer (Image: GETTY)
“Can’t help but think Ziyech to Chelsea means Sancho to United,” another tweeted.
One user summed it up writing: “Ziyech to Chelsea = Sancho to United.”
Some fans were anticipating another drawn out transfer saga, with rivals Manchester City providing stiff competition for the youngster.
“So if chelsea really is signing Ziyech does that mean we have a good chance at getting Sancho or is City gonna rob us? the Sancho > mufc saga has been rebooted y’all,” one user tweeted.
While most supporters were optimistic, some believed United must secure a place in the Champions League to have a realistic chance of getting their man.
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One wrote: “Ziyech to Chelsea is great news for #mufc. Should give them a clear run at Sancho. If utd get champs league, expect Sancho to sign.
“If no champs league, its gonna be a long summer I reckon.”
Another added: “You would think Ziyech to Chelsea has to give United a better chance at signing Jadon Sancho in the summer, although Champions League qualification is essential for that deal to happen.
“Ziyech is a really good player and a great signing for Chelsea, btw. #MUFC #CFC.”
Hakim Ziyech is reportedly set for a move to Chelsea (Image: GETTY)