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Coronavirus crisis could halt likes of Chelsea and Manchester United bidding for Jadon Sancho with clubs 'uncertain over whether they can spend big' in summer transfer window

Chelsea and Manchester United could be dealt a blow in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho this summer by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Both Premier League clubs were expected to battle for Sancho's signature in the summer with the Borussia Dortmund winger expected to return to England.

But the coronavirus outbreak, which has forced a shutdown of football in countries across the globe, could now scupper their plans to land one of football's hottest properties.

The coronavirus could stop Man United and Chelsea bidding for Jadon Sancho this summer

According to The Telegraph, there is now 'uncertainty over whether owners have the appetite to spend big' with the financial costs of coronavirus set to hit clubs for months to come.