Manchester United are set to miss out on Christian Pulisic with the Chelsea star re-assessing his future while the Red Devils delayed… as the American eyes a club in the Champions League if he is to leave Stamford Bridge
- Man United face disappointment in their attempts to sign Christian Pulisic
- The US international is eager to leave Chelsea in search of regular game time
- However, he would prefer to join a side playing Champions League football
- Erik ten Hag is desperate to add an attacker to his ranks this transfer window
Manchester United are facing disappointment in their attempts to prise Christian Pulisic away from Chelsea.
United contacted Chelsea last Wednesday regarding a loan for the USA international and have left those talks on hold while they finalise the £70m signing of Casemiro and pursue potential deals for Ajax winger Antony and PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo.
Chelsea were reluctant to allow Pulisic out on a temporary basis preferring to sell, yet they had relented slightly showing a willingness to discuss a potential loan if the 23-year old extended his contract first, so protecting their asset.
Manchester United are set to lose out on Chelsea star Christian Pulisic this transfer window
However, with United taking their time to see what happens with Antony, Pulisic is thought to have reassessed his situation and is now leaning towards staying at Stamford Bridge.
His preference, if he were to leave, would be to join a club that is playing in the Champions League but he is also happy to stay and fight for his place under Thomas Tuchel.
Pulisic is always under consideration for games under Chelsea’s German coach but his frustration has come from not starting enough games.
The American is eager to play regular football with the Qatar World Cup just around the corner
However, Pulisic has reassessed the situation and would rather play in the Champions League
Chelsea are listening to loan offers for Callum Hudson-Odoi and Hakim Ziyech so there will be less competition for places once they leave.
Chelsea remain interested in Everton’s Anthony Gordon and are hopeful of a deal for Barcelona’s Pierre Aubameyang but Pulisic still has belief he can make an impact at Chelsea and is prepared to see out…