Manchester United have made two high profile signings so far in the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils have managed to sign Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro this summer and they are edging closer to complete a deal for Bayern Munich defender Noussair Mazraoui.
However, there is another defender they have made an enquiry about and it is Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah, according to information provided by journalist Ben Jacobs to GiveMeSport.
The Blues are looking to sell Chalobah this summer after not taking him to their preseason tour.
The centre-back position has become crowded at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea signing Tosin Adarabioyo this summer while already having Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi.
The Blues are ready to cash in on their academy product this summer as the player has no future under new manager Enzo Maresca.
Man United are one of many clubs who are interested in signing the Chelsea player.
The Red Devils have lost two centre-backs this summer in Raphael Varane and Willy Kambwala.
Despite the fact that they have signed Yoro, they need depth in the centre-back position and Victor Lindelof might be heading out of the club soon.
Jacobs has told GiveMeSport:
“Trevoh Chalobah is contracted to Chelsea until 2028, so he can be quite picky with his next club. He is naturally disappointed to have been excluded from Chelsea’s pre-season tour of America, but won’t exit unless the club is right. He wants European football, or at worst a club that he believes can get it consistently and soon.
“Multiple Premier League clubs have enquired, including Manchester United, but Chelsea don’t have any offers yet. Chelsea want a minimum of £25m and may even hold out for closer to £30m.”
Chelsea defender can be a valuable addition to Man United
Man United’s priority this summer has been to strengthen the centre-back position.
They struggled at the back last season and conceded goals for fun which has made manager Erik ten Hag and the club’s hierarchy to focus on defensive additions.
They are interested in Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt as well as Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.
From their transfer dealings and interest, it feels like the Red Devils plan to completely overhaul their defense and bring new and young defenders who can perform at the top level.