Published 20:11 IST, January 13th 2020

Leicester City enquire about Luke Shaw as Chelsea eyes Ben Chilwell

Leicester City have made an enquiry for the availability of Manchester United defender Luke Shaw as they prepare for the potential departure of Ben Chilwell.

Reported by: Ruchit Rastogi
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Premier League club Leicester City have made an enquiry for availability of Manchester United defender Luke Shaw as y prepare for potential departure of defender Ben Chilwell. According to reports, 1-time Premier League winners do want Chilwell to leave King Power Stadium. However, clubs such as Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea eyeing defender, foxes are looking for a back-up plan.

Luke Shaw to Leicester City?

According to reports, Leicester has already contacted Red Devils over a potential transfer. However, both Shaw and Chilwell could prove to be expensive signings in January transfer window. Chelsea is willing to offer 60 million pounds for Chilwell but Foxes could go on to demand more for England International. Luke Shaw cost Manchester United a total of £30 million in year 2014. Even though he has t lived up to his price tag, a potential transfer could help Red Devils make a profit.

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24-year-old has started only eight games for Red Devils in 2019-20 season, having a spent a lengthy spell on sidelines due to a hamstring injury. 19-year-old Brandon Williams has started during Shaw's absence and has established himself as a first-choice left-back. Stats indicate that United has never lost a game whenever Williams has started for m.

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Chilwell to United?

Chelsea is most probable club to bid for Chilwell. Lampard frequently plays Reece James as right-back and Cesar Azpilicueta as left-back but Chilwell could prove to be a long-term replacement for veteran Spanish football player. However, Leicester City manr Brendan Rodgers stated that player will be leaving club in January Transfer Window. Rodgers went on to add that it is very clear that club wants to keep current squad toger because of results team has been reaping this season.

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Manchester United have been linked with many players that are expected to arrive at Old Trafford in January transfer window. However, re are reports of possible departures including  likes of Paul Pogba. However, according to recent reports, Manchester United striker Jesse Lingard has been linked with a move away from club. According to recent reports in England, Manchester United are ready to offer Jesse Lingard along with €45 million to sign James Maddison from Leicester City.

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20:11 IST, January 13th 2020