Manchester United Eye Swap Deal With Chelsea Involving Nicolas Jackson
- Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly exploring a swap deal involving two of their players
- Nicolas Jackson has been mentioned as one of the players who could soon move to Old Trafford
- The Blues have been busy in the transfer market, while the 13-time Premier League champions have signed just one player
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly planning a swap deal involving their players in the transfer window.
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Chelsea are coming off an incredible season where they qualified for the Champions League, won the UEFA Conference League, and recently the FIFA Club World Cup.
On the other hand, Manchester United are coming off their worst season in 51 years, finishing a distant 15th in the Premier League and losing to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.
What are Man United and Chelsea's transfer plans?
Chelsea have signed Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and other young players already this window. Pedro scored in the Club World Cup final, but the Blues' spending spree could continue.
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According to reports, the Blues are seeking a new centre-back and a left winger. Nico Williams was linked with the club, but he has since signed a new deal with Athletic Bilbao.
They have completed the signing of winger Jamie Gittens, who is expected to cover that position. However, with Champions League football on the horizon, they may require an additional player for the role.
The Red Devils will not compete in Europe next season, resulting in fewer matches. Matheus Cunha is their only acquisition so far, and fans are growing frustrated with the slow pace of movement in the transfer market.
The likes of Marcus Rashford, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, and Jadon Sancho are set to be sold. Fans have asked them to replace Rasmus Hojlund and goalkeeper Andre Onana.
What is Man United and Chelsea swap deal?
According to the iPaper, the two sides are exploring a swap deal involving Nicolas Jackson and Garnacho.
The report adds that no bids have been submitted, but there is interest from Man United for Jackson. The Senegal star will battle for the striker spot with Pedro and Delap.
Garnacho has been training separately from his Manchester United teammates as he seeks a new club. Moreover, Chelsea have long been admirers of the 21-year-old Argentine winger.
Reports in England have also linked the winger with Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur. Selling Garnacho would be beneficial from United's perspective, as it would be seen as pure profit, helping them comply with spending rules.
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The iPaper concluded that a swap deal could come to fruition.
How many times have Man United and Chelsea done business?
The two Premier League giants have not done a lot of business together, but they've still struck some high-profile deals.
Sancho is the latest player to move from Man United to Chelsea on loan. Before that, Mason Mount arrived at Old Trafford from Stamford Bridge in 2023.
Other players who made moves from Chelsea to Man United and vice versa include Nemanja Matic, Juan Mata, Juan Sebastian Veron, Mark Bosnich, and Mark Hughes.
13 Chelsea players set to be sold
In a related story, TUKO.co.ke reported that Chelsea are planning on a clearout, with 13 players set to be sold.
Christopher Nkunku, Raheem Sterling, and João Felix are the high-profile players set to be sold.
Chelsea have been on a spending spree since the Todd Boehly-led consortium bought the club in 2022.
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