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Chelsea ask Man Utd for Maguire in surprise move

Chelsea are interested in Manchester United captain Harry Maguire.

The Daily Mail says Chelsea are currently in contact with United over a potential deal for Christian Pulisic. The American forward is being considered by Erik ten Hag's side, who are keen to strengthen their attacking options, with Ajax's Antony and PSV Eindhoven's Cody Gakpo other options.

But the enquiry about Maguire comes as a major surprise from Chelsea, who have been busy in the summer transfer window.

Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana remains the club's top priority, but United have been sounded out about Maguire as a potential alternative as part of a swap for Pulisic.

The Blues have been trying to sign Fofana for some time, but have met serious resistance from Leicester, who are reluctant to sell the 21-year-old. Fofana is keen to move to Stamford Bridge to join Kalidou Koulibaly in replacing Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger.

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