Manchester United is exploring a startling high-risk Chelsea raid that may generate more problems than it solves.

Manchester United are considering a hazardous bid for a high-profile Chelsea star who the Blues are willing to sell, and TEAMtalk has uncovered how much a fee is required to complete the shock deal.Manchester United’s summer window is heating up, with the Red Devils preparing to oversee many signings and departures in the coming weeks.

In terms of outgoings, United has agreed to sell Donny van de Beek to Girona in a highly incentived agreement.Marseille have offered for Mason Greenwood, and the French club is the winger’s preferred destination. Meanwhile, bids and solutions are being sought for Harry Maguire, Casemiro, and Jadon Sancho.

Casemiro is in talks about moving to Saudi Arabia, while Juventus wants to recruit Sancho as a replacement for Federico Chiesa, who will be sold this window.

Manchester United are looking to add centre-backs, central midfielders, and strikers. However, a new left-back is also being considered, with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano recently stating that Manchester United will buy a new left-back this window.Erik ten Hag struggled at left-back last season, owing mostly to injuries.Luke Shaw missed the most of the season, and Tyrell Malacia did not play a single game.As a result, Diogo Dalot, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and even Victor Lindelof took over at the position.

The injuries and widespread turmoil contributed significantly to Manchester United’s defensive struggles.United’s target players in the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era are in their early to mid-twenties.

The days of ‘Hollywood’ signings of aging performers nearing the end of their careers are over.According to a new report from the Daily Mail, Manchester United are considering a bet on Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell. EURO PAPER TALK:

Man United shatter Arsenal with quality Spain midfielder to follow €115 million double deal; Liverpool’start work’ on signing Euro 2024 striker. Man Utd considering Chilwell raid;Chelsea ready to selling According to the Mail, Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell is one of the prospects being considered as they seek competition for Luke Shaw.

TEAMtalk exclusively revealed on July 3 that Chilwell, 27, is a player Chelsea are open to selling this summer.Enzo Maresca is understood to favour Marc Cucurella between the pair. Chelsea have also wrapped up a £12m deal to sign Basel defender Renato Veiga who plays either left centre-back or left-back.As such, the Blues would accept the right offer for Chilwell if one were tabled.

To that end, we’ve been told Chelsea would want £50m-plus before waving goodbye to the 21-cap England international.EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea increase pressure for explosive new forward signing, with Maresca priority emerging

Chilwell signing could cause more problems than it solves Such a move would not be without risk for Man Utd, not least because Chilwell’s career has been ravaged by injury of late.

Chilwell was limited to just seven Premier League appearances in the 2021/22 campaign and just 13 outings in the most recent 2023/24 season.Juventus is demanding up to €50 million for De Ligt.

Zirkzee is available for €40 million, and Manchester United are contemplating whether to activate the striker’s release clause or offer a structured deal (also worth €40 million) to Bologna.

The latter way would mean that Manchester United would not have to pay the entire sum upfront and in full.Given that Luke Shaw has also been plagued by injuries in recent years, buying an injury-prone player to cover for another injury-prone star might be problematic if Ten Hag has long patches where both players are on the treatment table.

In any case, as reported by the Mail, Manchester United’s interest is still in its early stages, with no conversations about a move underway.

Manchester United is closing up on two huge acquisitions.

Manchester United are reportedly close to acquiring Juventus centre-back Matthijs De Ligt and Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee. United and both players have agreed on personal terms, and negotiations with Juventus and Bologna are now starting.

AC Milan were Man Utd’s main opposition in the fight for Zirkzee, but they have now ended their quest.Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell as part of their efforts to strengthen their left-back position, with Chelsea open to selling him for a fee of £50 million. This comes amid United’s broader transfer activities, which include selling Donny van de Beek to Girona and exploring solutions for players like Mason Greenwood, Harry Maguire, Casemiro, and Jadon Sancho.

In terms of acquisitions, United are closing in on deals for Juventus centre-back Matthijs De Ligt and Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee. They are also looking to add reinforcements in other areas, with a particular focus on younger players as part of the new strategy under Sir Jim Ratcliffe. However, the potential signing of Chilwell, who has been plagued by injuries, raises concerns given Luke Shaw’s similar issues.