Chelsea Eyeing Move for Manchester United Defender after Wesley Fofana’s ACL Injury

Chelsea have reportedly set their sights on Manchester United defender Harry Maguire after Wesley Fofana suffered a cruciate ligament injury.

Fofana, 22, is expected to miss the majority, if not, all of the 2023-24 campaign, leaving Pochettino in need of options at the back. Chelsea are reported to have made enquiries about Maguire’s situation at Manchester United.

The 30-year-old was stripped of the Red Devils’ captaincy by Erik ten Hag and has been told he can leave the club. The England international has fallen out of favor at Old Trafford, starting just eight league games last season.

Manchester United would rather sell Maguire than send him out on loan. However, Chelsea are capable of covering the defender’s wages in full, which is something other potential suitors aren’t able to do.

Maguire isn’t lacking in options should he decide to depart United this summer. Newcastle United, West Ham United and Serie A giants Inter Milan and Juventus are all showing an interest.

Pochettino could do with more experience in defense after allowing Kalidou Koulibaly and Cesar Azpilicueta to leave this summer. Maguire has made 175 appearances since arriving at Manchester United in 2019. He has also been capped 57 times by England.