Chelsea Could Anger Man Utd Fans With Strategic Signing After contract Decision Made

Chelsea may be preparing to strike a blow to Manchester United fans as they eye the potential signing of David de Gea following Mason Mount’s recent £60 million move.

With Mauricio Pochettino now at the helm, many Blues supporters believe that acquiring a new goalkeeper should be a priority in this transfer window.

David de Gea recently announced his departure from Manchester United as a free agent, bringing an end to his 12-year stint as the club’s number-one goalkeeper.

The 32-year-old reportedly engaged in negotiations over several months but was not formally offered a contract extension before his existing deal expired on June 30.

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De Gea has now become the latest victim of Erik ten Hag’s decision-making at Old Trafford, joining the ranks of Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire.

Manchester United is expected to complete the signing of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana as De Gea’s replacement next week.

Interestingly, Chelsea’s withdrawal from the race to sign the 27-year-old earlier this summer left many fans puzzled, considering Pochettino’s current goalkeeping options.

Edouard Mendy has left Chelsea to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli, leaving the club with a void to fill in the goalkeeping department.

This situation has left Kepa Arrizabalaga as Pochettino’s current number one choice, with Marcus Bettinelli and Gabriel Slonina as backup options.

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However, Kepa has struggled to impress since Chelsea made him the world’s most expensive goalkeeper in a £72 million deal back in 2018.

Missing out on signing Onana to Manchester United, given Inter’s willingness to let him leave, has only added to the frustration among Chelsea fans.

With De Gea now available on a free transfer, Pochettino could potentially try to tempt the Spanish goalkeeper to remain in the Premier League.

Todd Boehly, Chelsea’s owner, has shown a willingness to hand out lucrative contracts since taking charge, making it likely that the club could meet De Gea’s financial demands.

If Chelsea were to succeed in luring De Gea to Stamford Bridge, it would undoubtedly leave a bitter taste for Manchester United fans, especially after the recent capture of Mason Mount.

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United supporters have been vocal in celebrating Mount’s transfer from under Chelsea’s noses. Moreover, there may be a part of De Gea that is keen to prove Ten Hag and Manchester United wrong for allowing him to depart so easily.

As the transfer window progresses, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea will make a move for De Gea or if Manchester United will find a suitable replacement for their long-serving goalkeeper.

Nonetheless, the potential transfer saga adds an intriguing twist to the rivalry between the two Premier League clubs and leaves fans eagerly awaiting further developments.