Manchester United are considering a surprise signing of Ben Chilwell

Manchester United They are reportedly considering making a surprise signing Chelsea Ben Chilwell star this summer, according to TalkSPORT journalist Alex Crook.

After struggling with their left-back issues last season, the Red Devils are reportedly planning to buy a new defender to address this position this season. transfer window. Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw are the main options to deploy in this position for Erik the Hag.

However, while the Dutchman was unable to play for the entirety of last season due to his injury, Shaw was also out injured for much of the year. Ten Hag was therefore left without a specialist left-back at one point last season.

There are concerns that the same situation could arise again next season as Malacia is yet to regain full fitness and there is no timetable for his return.

On the other hand, Shaw has found it difficult to stay fit for an entire season in recent times and therefore cannot be relied upon to play every game next season.

Chilwell to Manchester United

Now, speaking of talkSPORT, Thief Chelsea have been reported to be open to making a move for Chilwell this summer as he does not fit into new manager Enzo Maresca's system and Man Utd have shortlisted the Englishman as a serious option to reinforce their left-back position.

Crook said:

“Chilwell doesn’t really fit into his system. What he likes his full-backs to do is a bit like Pep Guardiola, because we know he’s a Guardiola disciple. He wants to push forward into midfield and play that hybrid role. That’s not really Chilwell.

“He is a left-back, pure and simple. Maresca has said that. I think there is a chance that, if there is interest, he could be on Manchester United’s list of potential targets this summer. Chelsea could take advantage.”

The 27-year-old, valued at around £24m by Transfer marketHe still has three years left on his contract, so the Blues are likely to demand a considerable amount of money to sell their star player.

The Englishman has shown his qualities in the Premier league But he has had injury problems in recent years, so it would be a great gamble if United were to sign him.

However, it will be interesting to see whether the Premier League champions ultimately opt to make a concrete approach to sign him if he leaves Chelsea in the coming weeks.