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Topics: Manchester United, Chelsea, Transfers, Premier League, Ruben Amorim, Enzo Maresca, Football
Ryan Smart
Topics: Manchester United, Chelsea, Transfers, Premier League, Ruben Amorim, Enzo Maresca, Football
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly considering a shock swap deal this summer - that could see one club lose out heavily.
United are yet to sell any of their outcast players since the end of last season, including Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.
Those three players have been told to train alone, as per , and only after 5pm each day.
That has created a slightly bizarre - yet, for United fans, not unexpected - scenario where, with just one month until the season begins, the club have a host of unwanted players under contract that they cannot sell.
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Sky Sports Italy claim that Juventus are exploring a deal to sign Rashford, who has been linked with Barcelona.
But a new report has emerged surrounding another deal which could help United get one of their outcasts off the books - but it could force them to make a loss.
According to Pete Hall of the i Paper, a surprise swap deal involving Garnacho and Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson could be on the cards.
It is claimed that United have 'turned their attentions' towards Jackson as they look to sign a new centre forward.
The Senegal striker has scored 24 Premier League goals in two seasons since joining Chelsea in a £32.5 million move in 2023.
However, Chelsea have since signed Liam Delap and Joao Pedro to play in his position.
And Jackson has come under fire from Blues fans in recent months, particularly as he was sent off twice in matches against Newcastle and Flamengo.
Against Flamengo in the Club World Cup, Jackson was shown a straight red card just four minutes after appearing off the substitutes' bench.
According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have set a £100 million asking price for the striker, while United want £40 million for Garnacho.
If the Blues are willing to sell the 24-year-old, a compromise would no doubt be able to be reached that would not force United to effectively pay £60 million both for a new player and to get Garnacho off the books.