Manchester United reportedly consider 27-year-old out-of-favour Chelsea full-back Ben Chilwell as their top target for the January transfer window, with Juventus also interested.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Ben Chilwell is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils have identified the Chelsea misfit as their top target for the January transfer window. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old out-of-favour full-back is also on Juventus’s radar, with the Serie A giants enquiring about him.
Ben Chilwell and his rollercoaster Chelsea ride
Ben Chilwell has reached a crossroads in his career, with Enzo Maresca placing him in Chelsea’s ‘bomb squad’. The Englishman’s career has gone haywire, considering he served Chelsea as the vice-captain in the 2023/24 season before becoming a peripheral figure this term.
The 27-year-old has struggled with fitness issues throughout his Chelsea spell, joining the West London outfit from Leicester City in August 2020 while turning over 100 times and chipping in with nine goals and 12 assists. However, despite being out of favour at Chelsea, Chilwell’s stock in the market remains high.
With Chelsea ready to cash in on the English international in the January transfer window, the situation has captured the attention of a few well-known clubs across Europe. The latest update has suggested that the former Leicester City full-back is the top target for Manchester United heading into the January transfer window, with Juventus also vying for his signature.
A man in demand despite his Chelsea woes
Manchester United’s interest in Ben Chilwell is understandable. While Erik ten Hag has two left-backs in his squad, neither has played much in the last 15 months, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia struggling with fitness issues. With both full-backs still on the sidelines, Manchester United need a solution, with the Chelsea misfit emerging as a target.
As for Juventus, the Serie A giants have already submitted an enquiry to discuss Chilwell’s situation. The 27-year-old has the qualities to become the undisputed first-choice left-back for the Bianconeri. However, Juventus and Manchester United will face stiff competition from Atletico Madrid for the Chelsea full-back.
With Chilwell’s spell with Chelsea likely to end in the January transfer window, it will be interesting to see where he lands in the coming weeks, with Manchester United, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid vying for his signature.
