Manchester United mulling deal to sign Carney Chukwuemeka
According to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, Manchester United They are looking to sign another midfielder from Chelsea Before the transfer The window closes tonight.
The Red Devils have already finalised the formalities for the transfer of Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain and are expected to announce his arrival in the next few hours.
The club have also reached an agreement to sign the teenage midfielder Sekou Kone from Guidars FC.
Shet Manchester United are now reported to be looking at signing Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea. The deal would be separate from ongoing negotiations for Jadon Sancho, which are going in the opposite direction.
Late transfer agreement
Chukwuemeka joined Chelsea from Aston Villa He has plenty of promise, but his career has not progressed as expected. The 20-year-old has had injury problems that have limited his playing time.
The England youth international has been in form since pre-season but manager Enzo Maresca has been reluctant to include him in the squad for matches. This is a sign that he could leave and Transfer market values it at around £17m.
United have invested heavily in Ugarte to bolster their midfield, but could be interested in signing Chukwuemeka for his potential. The youngster can play in the centre or in an advanced position.
Chukwuemeka was signed by the Blues from Villa to £20 million Two years on and the club could be tempted to sell him for less as they look to recoup funds for Victor Osimhen's final-day-of-the-season transfer.
United will be looking to capitalise on that before today's 11pm deadline. The Red Devils are arguing simultaneously a deal with Chelsea for Sancho, but the Blues are considering an initial loan.
Sancho's early departure could allow the Red Devils to secure additional funds and save wages that could be used to purchase Chukwuemeka before the transfer window closes.
A move for Chukwuemeka could be linked to Mason Mount's latest hamstring injury. Erik the Hag He may want more depth and quality in his squad as the 25-year-old could be out for some time.
