28-yr-old Chelsea star offered to Man Utd but INEOS want his ‘untouchable’ teammate
Manchester United is exploring defensive reinforcements, with interest in Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Chelsea's Josh Acheampong. While Tosin Adarabioyo was offered to the club, United's management remains focused on long-term targets and maintaining their current defensive squad.
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Manchester United were reportedly offered the chance to sign Tosin Adarabioyo, but they are more interested in his Chelsea teammate Josh Acheampong.
After buying three new midfielders, the Red Devils are determined to find a new left-back before the end of the summer transfer window, while another striker could join if Joshua Zirkzee leaves the club .
Nevertheless, a section of the supporters and pundits firmly believe United should also address the centre-back department.
During his latest appearance on The United Stand , British football journalist Ben Jacobs delved into MUFC's transfer business.
Jacobs claims Man Utd could decide to seize late-market opportunities and sign a new central defender before Tuesday's deadline.
The first name he mentions is Taylor Harwood-Bellis, a 24-year-old Manchester City youth product, who has been a stalwart at the back for Southampton since joining the club in 2023.
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