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Trevoh Chalobah is a serious option for Red Devils

Kim Min-jae

Manchester United are giving serious thought to signing Chelsea outcast Trevoh Chalobah.

Trevoh Chalobah is a serious option

As 2024 draws closer, Manchester United is seriously considering making an offer for Trevoh Chalobah, the Chelsea misfit.

This season, the 24-year-old defender at Stamford Bridge has dropped considerably in the hierarchy.
Under Erik ten Hag, the Red Devils are aware that they need more help at center back. Raphael Varane also has issues this season. Harry Maguire is still not reliable, even if he is undoubtedly superior to Jonny Evans.

Wants to stay

Even yet, it could be challenging to wrest the England youth international away from Chelsea, given his banishment. He had made it clear that he wanted to stay and compete for a slot by turning down a transfer to Nottingham Forest during this summer window. However, it’s questionable if Chalobah’s choice will benefit him much considering how little playing time he has.

Following in the footsteps of Mason Mount, Lewis Hall, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Blues supporters will not be pleased to see another academy product go. Selling to United would simply fuel the fury at the loss of yet another local talent. But something has to go given the battle for slots on our oversized team.

Competition

Under Thomas Tuchel, Chalobah made his Chelsea senior debut. A reunion at the Allianz Arena could planned for the two rumored to get along well with Borussia Dortmund involved as well. Chalobah can undoubtedly gain from the same opportunities that the Bundesliga has provided for the development of recent English young stars.

Negotiation for Trevoh Chalobah

Chelsea’s contract doesn’t expire until 2028, so they have negotiating power. But Chalobah is an attractive mid-term target for United, given their need for defensive reinforcements. Ten Hag would now prefer individuals who can develop into consistent starters over the long term as opposed to temporary patchwork solutions.

Chelsea frequently suffers from a severe injury problem. The Blues are now without three first-team defenders, including Chalobah. Chalobah, is born in Sierra Leone. After suffering a hamstring injury during practice. In the event that Pochettino signs a capable defender

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