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Manchester United are keen to further strengthen their defence following the signing of Leny Yoro.
In recent days, United have named Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as players they’re looking to sell this summer. If United to part ways with these three, Yoro and Lisandro Martinez will be the only senior centre-backs at the club.
Matthijs de Ligt is still a firm favourite of Erik ten Hag’s, however Bayern Munich have rejected United’s recent bid.
Now, the Red Devils are looking at alternatives for the heart of the back line.
United’s renewed interest in Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah
Previously it’s been reported that United were looking at Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah. These conversations about the centre-back were taking place at the same time that the club were heavily pursuing Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton.
With the Branthwaite and de Ligt’s deals both stalling over transfer fees for some time now, United are revisiting their shortlist.
The young centre-back is a homegrown talent as a graduate of the Chelsea academy. Between 2018 and 2021, Chalobah went out on back to back loans to Ipswich, Huddersfield and FC Lorient in order to gain first team football. On his return from France, the centre-back began making himself a key member of the Chelsea squad.
Ben Jacobs of GiveMeSport reports that Manchester United have a genuine interest in Chalobah. Suggestions of the 24-year-old leaving the club are increasing with the defender being left out of Chelsea’s pre-season tour.
It’s unknown at this time if a bid has been submitted for the star or if contact has been made with representatives. The London-based club want £25 million for the star, making him a much cheaper option for ten Hag’s squad.
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