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Manchester United are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka before the close of the summer transfer window.
Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth reports that Chukwuemeka is wanted by United, even as Chelsea try and sign Jadon Sancho.
Sheth wrote on X, “As it stands, Jadon Sancho’s proposed move to Chelsea from Manchester United is a stand alone deal.”
“However, it is understood United have explored a possible move for Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in a separate deal.”
As it stands, Jadon Sancho’s proposed move to Chelsea from Manchester United is a stand alone deal. However, it is understood United have explored a possible move for Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka in a separate deal. #MUFC #CFC https://t.co/OUsAXiXERL
— Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) August 30, 2024
Sheth’s information was backed up by The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg, who further points out that talks for the midfielder have not progressed.
According to Steinberg, “Manchester United have held talks with Chelsea over Carney Chukwuemeka this week – potential for it to have been part of Jadon Sancho deal or a separate transfer.”
“As it stands talks between the clubs on Chukwuemeka haven’t progressed. Midfielder wants regular football.”
Manchester United have held talks with Chelsea over Carney Chukwuemeka this week – potential for it to have been part of Jadon Sancho deal or a separate transfer. As it stands talks between the clubs on Chukwuemeka haven’t progressed. Midfielder wants regular football #mufc #cfc
— Jacob Steinberg (@JacobSteinberg) August 30, 2024
Chukwuemeka has found playing time very hard to come by at Chelsea, although his situation has not been helped by consistently occurring injuries that have prevented him from nailing down a consistent run of games in the side.
He has only featured 27 times for the Stamford Bridge outfit since joining them back in the summer of 2022 from Aston Villa.
Last season alone, Chukwuemeka made only two Premier League starts.
Chelsa forked out around £20m to secure the England U20 international’s services.
Following the signings of Joao Felix and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Chukwuemeka would have almost certainly been afforded even less.
In addition to United, the player has been linked to West Ham and Crystal Palace.
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2024-08-30 14:00:34
