Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - November 22, 2022. Christian Pulisic of the U.S. applauds fans.
Rumoured Manchester United transfer target Christian Pulisic wants to stay at Chelsea beyond January, according to Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg.
The Lowdown: Man United linked with Pulisic
In recent days, the American has been linked with a move to Old Trafford as Erik ten Tag looks to fill the void left by the departed Cristiano Ronaldo.
Pulisic is out of contract at Chelsea at the end of next season and his lack of regular starts could potentially leave him looking for a new challenge elsewhere.
While the 24-year-old could move on at some point soon, it doesn’t look as though it will be during this season.
The Latest: Pulisic not keen to move
Taking to Twitter, Plettenberg claimed that Pulisic wants to stay at Chelsea beyond January instead of leaving in the next transfer window.
The reporter tweeted:
“News #Pulisic: Rumors about Dortmund, United & Newcastle not hot. Been told that he wants to stay at #CFC in winter! He really tends to this plan. But: Talks could take place if he would receive a great and interesting offer after the World Cup. But it’s unlikely.”
The Verdict: Summer move instead?
While this news may come as a disappointment to United – a January switch isn’t impossible – they should still look at making the move happen once this season reaches its conclusion.
At that point, Pulisic will only have a year remaining on his contract and Chelsea may be looking to cash in on the winger, who has scored 26 goals in 133 appearances for the west London club.
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At 24, the USA star is at a good age to come in and be a new hero for United – compatriot Tyler Adams has described him as ‘unbelievable’ – providing competition for places and adding more pace to an attack which has often lacked that quality in recent years.
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