Harry Maguire: Chelsea Make Final Decision on Signing Man United Defender

• Chelsea were recently linked with a possible summer move for out-of-favour Man United defender Harry Maguire
• The rumours emerged after the Englishman was axed as the Red Devils' captain by Erik ten Hag
• The Blues are looking to strengthen their squad after Mauricio Pochettino oversaw a massive summer overhaul

Chelsea have reportedly decided against signing Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire this summer.

Maguire is currently staring at an uncertain future at Old Trafford after falling down the pecking order under Erik ten Hag.

The England international was recently stripped of the United captaincy in what was the clearest sign the embattled defender may not be part of ten Hag's plans ahead of next season.

The move is understood to have left the former Leicester City defender 'angry and shocked', sparking rumours he could dump the Red Devils.

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Goal reports that the development saw Chelsea join the hunt for the Englishman, with new boss Mauricio Pochettino desperate to strengthen his team.

Chelsea decides on Maguire move

However, fresh reports indicate the Blues have ruled out a summer move for the 30-year-old defender.

The Guardian claims that Chelsea's new man in charge has decided against pursuing Maguire, with the publication revealing the West Londoners would prefer a deal for Crystal Palace ace Marc Guehi.

Palace are understood to be willing to sell the defender as long as they make a "significant profit" on the defender.

The 23-year-old has enjoyed a significant rise to prominence since his move to Selhurst Park in 2021 subsequently drawing attention from the Premier League's top guns.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United and West Ham are the other two sides believed to be interested in signing Maguire.

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Recently, Harry Maguire became the latest EPL star to lose the armband after Erik ten Hag axed him as the Manchester United captain.

Maguire was demoted as United's skipper on Sunday, July 16, with the Englishman confirming the development via social media.