Chelsea looking to sign Manchester United's Harry Maguire in swap deal for Pulisic: Report

Premier League giants Chelsea are looking to furr strengn ir defence by reportedly eying a shock move for Manchester United's Harry Maguire. Reports claim that Blues are looking to rope in Maguire in a swap deal with Christian Pulisic, who has found it difficult to make starts under coach Thomas Tuchel.

Chelsea eye Maguire in swap deal for Pulisic

According to a report by Daily Mail, Chelsea has made a shock enquiry for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire amid increasing doubts about his future at Old Trafford. 29-year-old has faced immense criticism at Old Trafford as Red Devils continue to leak goals.

Since Erik ten Hag's side have raised idea of signing Christian Pulisic on loan, Chelsea has used this opportunity to raise a counter offer which will satisfy need of both clubs. Since 23-year-old American has found life difficult at Stamford Bridge, reports claim that he is set to hold talks with Tuchel for a potential move elsewhere.

As for Blues, y find it integral to sign a centre-back after losing both Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen over summer. It is pertinent to te that Maguire is t only player that Chelsea is targeting as reports claim that Leicester City's Wesley Fofana is ir priority. However, since Foxes have rejected two of Blues' offers, it is believed that Tuchel's side is w forced to look elsewhere to sign a centre-back.

Premier League table update: Chelsea in 7th

After two games in Premier League, Chelsea finds mselves in seventh place with four points, level on points with five or teams. On or hand, Manchester United have had a disastrous start to new campaign as y find mselves at rock bottom with points on board.

After suffering an opening week defeat to Brighton at home, Red Devils were stunned last week after y suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Brentford. Considering several issues within Erik ten Hag's side, it remains to be seen if y offload ir captain Harry Maguire and sign any or reinforcements.