Christian Pulisic 'set to hold Chelsea talks over future' as Man United eye loan deal

Christian Pulisic is set to hold talks with Chelsea over his future as Manchester United eye a loan deal this summer, according to reports. 

The 23-year-old’s future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain with multiple clubs showing an interest in signing the USMNT star. 

Pulisic has featured in both of Chelsea’s opening two 2022/23 Premier League games against Everton and Tottenham, however they have both been short cameos off the bench. 

Pulisic’s game-time has been limited and he faces further competition for minutes following the arrival of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City this summer. 

Thomas Tuchel has seemingly preferred a front-three trio of Sterling, Mason Mount and Kai Havertz, leaving Pulisic down the pecking order.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Hakim Ziyech are considered their futures and strong interest is now being shown in Pulisic. 

As reported by James Olley of ESPN, Newcastle United, Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Manchester United have all expressed an interest.

Erik ten Hag’s side are interested in a loan deal for the American and remain hopeful a deal can be reached with Pulisic. But Chelsea are claimed to prefer a permanent deal if one materialises.

Chelsea were reluctant to allow him to join a traditional rival, but could now listen to all offers to see what comes in with under two weeks left of the summer transfer window.

One source of ESPN’s claims that Pulisic has been frustrated with Tuchel’s handling over his situation and future. He will now hold talks with the club over his role and future ahead of the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

It’s further claimed that Pulisic will push to leave the club if his prospects of regular first-team football look bleak.

Chelsea are looking to bolster their attack with more arrivals this summer. Talks remain ongoing with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Anthony Gordon. 

USMNT boss Gregg Berhalter backed Pulisic to fight for his role at Chelsea and insists he isn’t scared of challenges being thrown his way.

As quoted by the Daily Mail, he said: He’s a fighter. You’re going to see. He’s going to get on the field.

“I mean, every year it’s ‘he may not be a starter’, right? Every year you hear that and every year he ends up on the field because of his contribution.

“He’s a goalscorer, he’s a winner. What I’ve seen from him in the last couple of years is his mentality has completely shifted and he embraces stuff like this.

“He’s not scared of challenges like (he has at Chelsea) and I’m excited to see how he performs this year.”