Erik Ten Hag's rubbish could be Thomas Tuchel's treasure. The newly-appointed Manchester United boss faces major rebuilding job at Old Trafford this summer, and Chelsea should be at the front of the queue to pick up the pieces.
The 52-year-old will now depart Ajax at the end of the campaign, signing a three-year deal with the option of an additional 12 months at the Theatre of Dreams. Working alongside transfer guru Ralf Rangnick, Ten Hag will join the Red Devils' push to end the five years without a trophy.
The Mirror are reporting that United are set to hand their new boss a £200m war chest in a bid to rejuvenate the club's faltering fortunes. While Ten Hag has his eyes set on a mouth-watering overhaul, several players will have to make way.
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Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard, Edinson Cavani, Juan Mata and Lee Grant are all out of contract this summer and, as it stands, will leave in the coming months. With financial fair play rules in mind, United may mind themselves forced to sell players for a cut-price just to recuperate a cash flow.
Chelsea have been linked with several United players in the past, and are approaching as much of an important transfer window themselves. The Blues are heading into the twilight hours of a takeover saga, and the successful bidder will be undoubtedly keen to impress the fan base in the transfer window.
So, with United on the brink of a fire-sale clear-out and prospective Chelsea owners keen to get off on the right foot, the two sides might find themselves in business with one another. So we, football.london, looked at four players Tuchel should keep his eyes on this summer.
Raphael Varane
Before joining Manchester United, Varane was widely considered one of the world's leading centre-backs. But, since arriving at Old Trafford, the 28-year-old hasn't quite enjoyed the same success he did at the Santiago Bernabeu.
With Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen set to leave at the end of the season due to expiring contracts, Varane would be the ideal signing Chelsea can make from United. Whether he takes up a role in the left, right or centre of Tuchel's back-three, the France international would be a great acquisition.
Marcus Rashford
Rashford has fallen out of form at United and looks a shadow of himself, having directly contributed to just four goals in 23 Premier League appearances this season. Tuchel has a proven record in the player development department, so the German's practice could be what England international needs.
Paul Pogba
In 2015, Pogba rejected a £62m move to Chelsea despite Juventus agreeing on a deal to sell him to the then-Premier League champions, according to Italian newspaper Gazetta Dello Sport (via Daily Mail). So, nearly seven years on, the Blues could finally get their target for free.
The 28-year-old midfielder is willing to consider proposals from Premier League clubs as he plots the next step of his career, as reported by The Telegraph earlier this season. With N'Golo Kante in the ranks, Tuchel could reignite France's iconic midfield pivot.
Jadon Sancho
Chelsea were heavily linked with Sancho last summer before eventually joining United instead. The Red Devils agreed to a deal with Borussia Dortmund worth a total of £72.9million.
The 22-year-old England international would be an exciting feature in Tuchel's front three. Sancho's best qualities would be optimised best in the Blues side, having often struggled to adapt to United's DNA of touchline-hugging wingers.
