DBasia.news – Chelsea’s efforts to find a central defender finally entered a new chapter. Reportedly, now the Blues are targeting Harry Maguire, captain of Manchester United.
Chelsea have indeed signed Kalidou Koulibaly this summer. The Senegalese player was brought in from Napoli for around 40 million euros.
But the presence of Koulibaly is considered not enough by Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel. It can’t be separated from the fact that the Blues were left behind by two of their mainstay defenders this summer, Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
Chelsea actually made Wesley Fofana their main target to strengthen their defense. But Leicester City as the owner is trying hard to keep him.
Leicester priced Fofana for 80 million pounds. This amount is identical to what the Foxes received when they sold Maguire to Manchester United.
Chelsea will certainly think twice about fulfilling Leicester’s request. Looking for other options becomes a more realistic option.
According to the Daily Mail, Maguire is now included in the list of targets for Chelsea. The London club is trying to take advantage of Manchester United’s interest in Christian Pulisic.
Manchester United’s response to this rumor is still unknown. Chelsea reportedly have directly asked Maguire’s availability in the transfer market.
Maguire’s future at Manchester United has been the subject of debate. He is considered unworthy of the captain’s position as he is also responsible for making the Red Devils slump.
The arrival of Lisandro Martinez also made the stock of Manchester United’s central defenders pile up. Selling Maguire is certainly one option that can be considered.
Under normal circumstances, it seems that Manchester United will have difficulty to let Maguire go, especially to one of their rivals. But all possibilities can still happen until the transfer market closes.