However, he scored just 23 goals in 89 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions. He did start the Champions League final win over Manchester City in 2021 but was unable to earn a regular starting spot in his second campaign and moved back to Leipzig for £25m.
United could look to the January market after suffering their 11th defeat in all competitions against Bournemouth on Saturday. Erik ten Hag’s side sit sixth in the Premier League and are on the cusp of exiting the Champions League at the group stage.
Ten Hag admitted last week that signing players in the winter will be difficult. He told United We Stand: “Realistically, in relation to the market, most of the time you don’t attract the best players in the winter.
“The top, top players will not leave their clubs in the winter. It’s players who are disappointed, injured or just not the right fit or whatever.”
