Chelsea are in desperate need of at least one centre-back after Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen left on free transfers earlier this month, whilst United are keen to solve their defensive issues after an awful year under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick. The Blues have been linked with GlennaHar maglia argentina 2022 ToneyBain a move for Sevilla star Jules Kounde for the best part of a year, although that has failed to develop and drawn-out talks have yet to suggest a deal is imminent.However, securing Raphinha alone would be the biggest mark of intent that Boehly could make at this moment in time. Chelsea hijacked Arsenal's move for the Brazilian earlier this week and are closing in on the former Rennes star –C though Barcelona are also keeping tabs on the forward having previously registered their interest in the player.
Privately, it's said to be a different story with the Dutchman open to parting ways with Ronaldo as he eyes the likes of Antony, Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay.
It was not a perfect night for Villa, who lost left-back Lucas Digne and striker Ollie Watkins to injury in the first half>Chelsea Tr?ja.