Pundit can’t believe Chelsea could now sign Harry Maguire after ‘shock’ news
Noel Whelan has claimed he would find it “baffling” if Harry Maguire joined Chelsea from struggling Man United this summer.
The former Leeds striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, insisted the Red Devils fans wouldn’t be happy to see their skipper depart to a Champions League club.
According to the Daily Mail (19 August), Chelsea have made a “shock enquiry” about Man United captain Maguire, 29, in the wake of the Red Devils’ interest in Christian Pulisic.
The report claims Leicester star Wesley Fofana remains the Blues’ priority, but the England star has emerged as an option in case their first-choice deal collapses.
Chelsea have been desperate for centre-backs for the majority of the summer window after losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers in July.
Whelan insisted Maguire’s performances will improve despite Man United’s struggles at present.
When asked if he could see the England star joining Thomas Tuchel’s side this summer, he told Football Insider‘s Ewan Kingsbury: “No.
“I’d find it very strange that Chelsea would go in for him right now.
“I’d find it even more baffling if Man United were willing to let him go with the desperation they’re in.
“I think it’s speculation, and I’d be very surprised if that came off.
“Maguire’s not the only player not playing at the top of his game right now. It’s a disease that spreads in a team sometimes, and I’m sure his performances will get better.
“I’m sure Man United fans don’t want to see them selling one of their record signings to a club who is going to be competing in the Champions League.”
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