Chelsea expressed an interest in signing Harry Maguire as part of a swap deal after Manchester United inquired about Christian Pulisic, though it is understood the Old Trafford club’s captain is not for sale.
Chelsea are seeking defensive reinforcements after Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rüdiger left on free transfers in the wake of Roman Abramovich’s forced sale of the club. Their principal target is Wesley Fofana, but two bids have been rebuffed.