Chelsea are reportedly not interested in signing Harry Maguire despite the recent speculation surrounding the Manchester United centre-back and a potential move to Stamford Bridge.
The 30-year-old has been stripped of the captaincy at Old Trafford this summer and is widely expected to leave the club before the end of the transfer window in search of regular action.
West Ham United have been heavily linked with the defender, although the Hammers are only thought to be looking for a loan deal at this moment in time.
A recent report claimed that Chelsea were also keen on the former Sheffield United youngster, with the Blues weighing up a bid during the summer market.
However, according to The Guardian, Mauricio Pochettino's side are not currently considering a move for Maguire despite their need to bring in at least one centre-back.
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The report claim that former Chelsea youngster Marc Guehi, who currently plays for Crystal Palace, is instead on the London club's radar.
Pochettino's team will be without the services of central defender Wesley Fofana for an extended period due to a serious knee injury, while Kalidou Koulibaly has left to join Al-Hilal this summer.
Trevoh Chalobah is also being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge, with Inter Milan believed to be interested in signing the defender before the end of the transfer window.
Former Man United captain Wayne Rooney has urged Maguire to leave Old Trafford this summer, claiming that the defender no longer has the support of head coach Erik ten Hag.
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The centre-back only started eight Premier League matches during the 2022-23 campaign, with Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof all ahead of him in the pecking order.
Luke Shaw was also chosen ahead of Maguire in the middle of the defence when Varane and Martinez were both on the sidelines through injury.
Maguire has received a pay rise in his Man United deal this summer, which will make it more difficult for the club to move him on permanently despite the interest.
The Englishman has travelled with the Red Devils squad on their pre-season tour of the United States, which will begin with a clash against Arsenal on Saturday night.
Chelsea, meanwhile, started their preparations for the 2023-24 campaign with a 5-0 victory over League Two outfit Wrexham on Wednesday.
Matt Law
