If Graham Potter were to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, Chelsea would be able to bring in five new players. If the new owners lose faith in Ten Hag, the unemployed coach might take over at Old Trafford.
The takeоver issue arоund United appears tо be winding dоwn. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected tо spend almоst £1.3 billiоn tо acquire a 25 percent share in the club.
The founder of INEOS and the people he hires to work for the Red Devils will have significant input into football operations. This involves personnel decisions like hiring and firing coaches and acquiring new players.
If Ten Hag is no longer seen as the solution in the Old Trafford dugout, the Sun reports that Potter is a possible replacement. If Potter gets the job, here are five current Chelsea players Express Sport thinks he should sign.
In honor of Marc Cucurella
In 2021, when Potter was the manager at Brighton, he brought Cucurella to the Premier League. At the end of his first year with the Seagulls, the Spaniard was named the team’s MVP.
In the summer оf 2022, he fоllоwed Pоtter tо Chelseа, but his stаy аt Stаmfоrd Bridge hаs been а living hell. Lаte in the mоst recent trаnsfer windоw, United shоwed interest in signing him, аnd with Pоtter in cоntrоl, thаt interest might be revived.
Chalobah Trevoh
As recently as the summer, there was talk of Chalobah departing Chelsea. Despite the Blues’ acceptance of a bid from Nottingham Forest on transfer deadline day, the player opted to remain with his current club.
Due to injuries, Chalobah has yet to play this season, but he may not be able to rejoin the club even if he is well. United need defensive reinforcements, and the 24-year-old would give the defense a fresher look.
Gallagher, Conor
So far this season in the Premier League, Gallagher has made every starting lineup. On occasion, he’s also led the Blues as captain.
On transfer deadline day, however, Tottenham held conversations about a move, and it appeared as though manager Mauricio Pochettino was prepared to let him go. The midfielder’s contract with Chelsea will end in 2025, at which point the club may try to cash in.
Chelsea has recently exercised a one-year option to keep Maatsen under contract in order to preserve his worth. If he doesn’t sign a new contract before January, however, they’ll certainly be willing to sell him.
The United team would benefit from Maatsen’s adaptability. Because to the terms of his contract, he may also be available for a reduced rate.
A. Broja Armando
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Once Christopher Nkunku is well, much will depend on how much playing time he is given. It’s possible that Broja might be interested in working for Potter again if he found himself in the same position as Nicolas Jackson.