The Red Devils have faced persistent injuries in central defense, a major issue for Erik ten Hag last season. The situation worsened with Varane’s confirmed departure, creating a significant gap in their defensive lineup.
According to The Independent, United are eager to sign Chalobah as Varane’s replacement. Chelsea are open to negotiating his sale to meet profit and sustainability regulations by the end of June, with a reported transfer fee of around £25 million ($31m), which is within United’s budget.
INEOS aims to enhance the club’s player trading policies, addressing the issue of a bloated squad with many fringe players. The new focus is on recruiting younger players, ideally under 25, who have growth potential and fit the club’s modern pressing style. Chalobah, who turns 25 in July, matches this profile, having shown promise at Chelsea and potential for further development under Ten Hag’s guidance.
Chalobah made 17 appearances for Chelsea after missing the season’s early stages due to a thigh injury. If he moves to Old Trafford, he will compete with Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez for a central defense position.
Trevoh Chalobah
Trevoh Chalobah
This season he played in total 13 times for 950 minutes for Premier League.
Trevoh Chalobah scored 1 goal for Chelsea. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 7th in Premier League. In the last match Chelsea won 2-1 against AFC Bournemouth.
Chelsea performance and stats
Chelsea is currently 7th in the Premier League with 57 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 18 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 11 times. In its last match, Chelsea won 2-1 against AFC Bournemouth.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 73 goals and conceding 61.
Raphaël Varane
Raphaël Varane
This season he played in total 5 times for 445 minutes for FA Cup.
Raphaël Varane didn’t score any goal for Manchester United. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 8th in FA Cup. In the last match Manchester United won 2-1 against Manchester City.