Chelsea finally agreed to sign€90m-rated English goal machine and defender star
Chelsea have joined the battle to add Tottenham centre-forward Harry Kane. The London giants
are in the battle for a number nine this summer following the departure of Lukaku to Inter
Milan on loan. The London giants seemed to have solved their centre-forward crisis when
they re-signed Lukaku last summer.
But the reunion did not go as planned, with Romelu falling out of favour under the German
coach. Thomas Tuchel’s system did not play to the Belgian centre-forward’s strengths,
and the striker pointed that out during an explosive interview with Sky Italia in December
last year.
During the conversation, Belgium international also expressed his desire to return to Inter
Milan, whom he helped win the 2020/21 Serie A title. The Belgian eventually got his wish
as the Nerazzurri re-signed him from the Blues on a year-long loan deal.
Some reports have claimed that the Blues want them to have the 29-year-old striker for another
campaign, following which Chelsea will try to sell him permanently. The Blues admire
Harry Kane but are aware that Tottenham would not want to sell England international to
a direct rival if he decides against renewing his deal.
Harry Kane still has two years left on his deal with the Spurs, and Tottenham are expected
to try and tie him down to a longer deal. Bayern Munich are among the interested sides
as well.
What Man Utd plan to do with Harry Maguire amid surprise talk of a move to Chelsea that
could bring Christian Pulisic the other way has emerged.
The 29-year-old remains the world’s most expensive defender. United forked out £80m
to sign Maguire when acquiring him from Leicester in 2019. Three years on, that record could
be broken once again and could involve the Foxes a second time.
Indeed, Chelsea are pushing to sign Wesley Fofana who Leicester value around the £85m
mark. Fofana was left out of his side’s 2-1 defeat to Southampton on Saturday amid
concerns his head is not in the right place. The Frenchman has let Leicester know of his
desire to join Chelsea.
However, there is less than two weeks to go until the September 1 deadline slams shut.
Chelsea must have alternatives in mind if they fail to land Fofana, and that’s where
Maguire comes in.
The Daily Mail exclusively revealed Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire, was on their
radar.
That came amid speculation Maguire could lose his place in the starting eleven against Liverpool
on Monday night. Raphael Varane is pushing for a recall and could be chosen to partner
Lisandro Msrtinez.
Chelsea’s interest in Maguire comes at a time when United are monitoring Christian
Pulisic.
The USA international wants more regular game-time with the World Cup on the horizon and Chelsea
were reported by the Athletic to be open to loaning him out – even if it were to Old
Trafford.
The possibility of some type of swap was floated, though according to Sky Sports, Manchester
United are having none of it.
Firstly, they report United have not received any formal offers for Maguire. Secondly, they
note their sources have told them United’s stance is Maguire is ‘not for sale’.
Presumably that also rules out the idea of a loan exit. Indeed, with Eric Bailly closing
in on a move to Marseille, there appears little sense in losing Maguire too.
The thought of Maguire joining Chelsea always appeared fanciful. The latest development
will likely stiffen the Blues’ resolve to sign Fofana, something that may help Leicester
to set a second new world record for a defender.