Manchester United are reportedly considering a surprise move for Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell. If the transfer goes through, Chilwell would compete with Luke Shaw for a spot in the United lineup. Both players have faced injury setbacks, with Shaw, 28, chosen over Chilwell, 27, for England’s Euro 2024 squad despite their fitness struggles last season.
Chilwell missed Chelsea’s final seven games due to a knee injury but was fit enough to be on the bench against Brighton. Shaw, meanwhile, had not played for Manchester United since February due to a hamstring injury but returned for England’s quarter-final victory over Switzerland. Chelsea, where Chilwell was made vice-captain last season, might be open to selling him if the right offer comes in, partly due to his fitness concerns. Last season, he managed only 13 Premier League appearances and 21 games overall.
The Mail reports that Manchester United are considering an offer for Chilwell to add competition for Shaw, who played just 12 Premier League games last season. Chilwell, who joined Chelsea from Leicester in 2020 for £45 million, has won a Champions League and European Super Cup with the Blues, making 106 appearances. Additionally, United are reportedly close to signing Netherlands and Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee by activating his release clause.
Ben Chilwell
This season he played in total 13 times for 758 minutes for Premier League.
Ben Chilwell didn’t score any goal for Chelsea. He procured one assist. He received 5 yellow cards 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.