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Chelsea is planning a SURPRISE move for the England and striving Manchester United defender Harry Maguire
despite rising uncertainty around the central defender's future at, have made a startling inquiry about Harry Maguire's availability.
The Stamford Bridge club is interested in the England international, who is anxious about his spot in United's lineup for Monday's crucial match against. They are working hard to finalize a deal for Leicester's Wesley Fofana.
And Sportsmail has learned that as part of United's efforts to recruit Chelsea attacker, Chelsea has explored the potential of bringing Maguire to west London.
Harry Maguire of Manchester United and England has received interest from Chelsea.
Chelsea continues to make Wesley Fofana, a center back for Leicester, a top priority.
A possible agreement for Maguire could lead United target Christian Pulisic head in the opposite direction
It is known that signing Fofana is still the Blues' top priority, and there was rising hope on Friday that a deal for the French defender may ultimately be completed next week after the center-half asked to miss Saturday's match between Leicester and Southampton.
However, their interest in Maguire is a very intriguing development given the developing ambiguity surrounding the center-place back's in Eric ten Hag's plans.
Due to United's shaky start to the season, there have been rumors that Maguire's spot in ten Hag's starting XI for the match against Jurgen Klopp's team may be in doubt.
Sportsmail is aware it has been a carefully explored alternative.
After a string of ineffective displays for United, Maguire might be about to lose his spot in the backline.
The first game of the season, a 2-1 loss at home to Brighton, and the humiliating 4-0 loss at Brentford last weekend were both defeats for United.
In an effort to get his players to react, Ten Hag is rumored to be planning alterations to his lineup for Liverpool's visit.
Additionally, Raphael Varane, who started the season on the bench, is reportedly fighting for a return to the club, putting Maguire's position in the team in jeopardy. Within the following 24 hours, ten Hag will make a final selection.
Maguire's future at United under ten Hag would be seriously questioned if he were to be removed from the starting lineup.
Raphael Varane is advocating for a return to the starting line-up and could replace Maguire
Thomas Tuchel, the manager of Chelsea, has been searching for a new center back for some time.
And with the World Cup only three months away, Maguire is probably concerned about the possibility of having a minor part at United.
United is about to clinch a £70 million deal to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro.
After telling Real management that he wanted to leave for the Premier League, the Brazilian was completing his move to Old Trafford today.
Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real, confirmed the transfer by saying, "I have spoken to him and he wants to try something different."
Due of the kind of person Casemiro is, the club is being understanding.
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