Football Transfer News: Chelsea’s Player Interests and Managerial Statements

Manchester United is reportedly preparing a £50m bid to compete with Chelsea for the acquisition of Tomas Araujo, a 22-year-old central defender for Benfica and Portugal, in January, according to The Sun. Separately, Marc Guehi, a 24-year-old centre-back representing Crystal Palace and England, is reportedly keen on rejoining Chelsea, while Newcastle United also maintains an interest in the player, as reported by Teamtalk. Meanwhile, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has denied that forward Christopher Nkunku is available for sale, despite the player’s limited appearances on the field, The Times reports.