Could Chelsea gazump its Premier League rivals in the race for Jadon Sancho?
According to reports, the Blues are working on a club-record deal for the Borussia Dortmund winger.
Frank Lampard was among Sancho's idols growing up and the Chelsea boss has been open about his desire to bring in a replacement for Eden Hazard.
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Chelsea could celebrate the end of its transfer ban by splashing out £120million to secure Borussia Dortmund and England star Jadon Sancho, according to The Sun .
The huge price tag attached to one of Europe's brightest prospects has reportedly quashed Liverpool's interest and Manchester United are also said to be at risk of missing out on a long-term target.
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The Sun claims Chelsea head coach Lampard believes Sancho, 19, can be the man to fill the attacking void left by Hazard's close-season departure to Real Madrid.
Sancho has scored nine Bundesliga goals this season and hit eight in seven games across all competitions prior to Dortmund's 2-1 defeat to Hoffenheim on Friday.
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