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Chelsea could make a shock swoop for Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire after struggling to prise Wesley Fofana from Leicester.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is desperate to sign another centre-back and their pursuit of Fofana is likely to see the defender held out of today’s clash against Southampton.
But The Daily Mail claim Chelsea are lining up England star Maguire, 29, as an alternative in an audacious swap deal involving Christian Pulisic.
United are keen to bring in another forward but have seen Ajax hold firm over their valuation of Antony, who is reported to have trained alone on Friday as he looks for an exit.
Erik ten Hag is expected to make changes to his XI for Monday’s clash with Liverpool after losing his first two games as Red Devils boss and Maguire could be on the chopping block.
A switch could therefore suit all parties with the captain struggling amid criticism from fans and Pulisic, 23, out of favour at Stamford Bridge.
The duo will both be desperate for regular football with England and the USA drawn against each other in Group B of the winter World Cup.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag has finally managed to address his midfield issues with the club confirming that a deal had been reached to bring in Real Madrid star Casemiro.
And The Athletic claim Chelsea have offered £15million and Marcos Alonso to Barcelona in a bid to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
In other news
Nice are keen to bring Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe back to France and have held initial talks with Arsenal, according to The Athletic.
The Telegraph claim Real Madrid are eyeing Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as a replacement for United-bound Casemiro.
Eric Bailly is closing in on a switch to Marseille from Old Trafford, suggests Fabrizio Romano.
