Chelsea made shock move for £190,000k a-week Manchester United star – reports
According to latest reports reaching us, Chelsea have been linked with a shock move for Manchester United defender Harry Maguire. The Blues are seemingly keen to sign another centre-back before the close of the summer transfer window on September 1.
However, Thomas Tuchel’s side have made an enquiry about Maguire’s availability. Chelsea parted ways with Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen after the expiration of their contracts on June 30. This is According to Sportsmail.
Well, the club were therefore expected to sign two top-quality defenders to replace the duo. They acquired Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli last month and have been heavily courting Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana.
But with Leicester taking a tough stance, Chelsea could therefore look at alternative options in the transfer market. Harry Maguire has emerged as a potential target for the club.
The England international endured a dismal 2021-22 campaign. Despite his disappointing performances last season, Erik ten Hag opted to show his faith in the defender by retaining him as the club’s captain.
However, the former Leicester City star’s underwhelming displays against Brighton and Hove Albion and Brentford could result in him losing his place in the club’s starting line-up to Raphael Varane.
Chelsea could look to offer Maguire an escape route and the chance to resurrect his career. The west London club could attempt to negotiate a swap deal with Manchester United which would see the Red Devils receive American winger Christian Pulisic in exchange for the England defender.
As per The Athletic, Ten Hag’s side are considering signing the former Borussia Dortmund star on loan. Manchester United currently lack quality and depth in attack and are therefore expected to sign a forward before the close of the transfer window.
Christian Pulisic has struggled to nail down a regular place in Thomas Tuchel’s starting line-up since the German took over the reigns at Stamford Bridge in January 2021. He could therefore seek a move away from the club to play regular football and rejuvenate his career.
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