Rumor has it: Chelsea and Man Utd considering potential swap between Pulisic and Maguire

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire could be on his way to Stamford Bridge amid reports Chelsea have asked to include him in a swap deal for Christian Pulisic.

Chelsea have been aggressive in their hunt for centre-backs during this transfer window after Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen left the club.

But although they have secured the services of Kalidou Koulibaly, they are still looking for at least one more, having already inquired about Matthijs de Ligt, Martin Skriniar and a number of others.

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Pulisic has been a recurring name when it comes to players Chelsea are seemingly set to part ways with, and while a loan move has been weighed, a swap for Maguire could solve problems for both clubs if United feel they are no longer part of Erik ten Hag's vision.

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Chelsea have clearly expressed an interest in Leicester City centre-back Wesley Fofana, 21, but if they are unwilling to meet the screaming £85million price tag, a swap deal for a player surplus to requirements would be far more palatable.

For United, who would be operating on a tighter budget, landing a 23-year-old with 19 goals and 10 assists in the last three Premier League seasons in exchange for a 29-year-old centre-back could be exactly what they're looking for, but it all depends on how much value Ten Hag places on Maguire.

According to the Daily Mail report, it is believed that Maguire could be dropped from United's squad to face Liverpool at the weekend, which would only add fuel to the fire.

ROUND

– Athletic report that Chelsea have offered £15m plus left-back Marcos Alonso to Barcelona as part of their bid for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

– According to the Telegraph, Real Madrid are considering moving Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Tottenham as a potential replacement for Casemiro.

- 90mins claim Newcastle United and West Ham are monitoring United's Scott McTominay if he is ousted by Casemiro's arrival.

- Leeds United are hoping to secure a £4million transfer for 18-year-old FC Zurich striker Willy Gnonto, who became Italy's youngest senior international goalscorer in a loss to Germany in June.

– Mail Online reports that Arsenal expect Bukayo Saka to sign a new contract at the Emirates Stadium, despite interest from rival clubs including Manchester City.