Pulisic

2022 - 8 - 17

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Report: Chelsea's Christian Pulisic Given The All Clear To Leave ... (Sports Illustrated)

Christian Pulisic has been told he is allowed to leave Chelsea this summer with Premier League and Serie A clubs lining up bids for the United States ...

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Hakim Ziyech are two other forwards that Tuchel is allowing to leave the club this summer. The Red Devils also have taken interest in the Blue's Moroccan winger Ziyech but no offer has been made just yet. Chelsea is already in talks to bring in new forwards, former Arsenal player Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang looks to be on the top of that list. [Graeme Bailey and Scott Saunders ](https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey/status/1559862664456724481)from 90 Minute Football, Pulisic has been given the all-clear to leave as Thomas Tuchel looks to clear out some of Chelsea's forwards. Christian Pulisic has been told he is allowed to leave Chelsea this summer with Premier League and Serie A clubs lining up bids for the United States Captain. Report: Chelsea's Christian Pulisic Given The All Clear To Leave This Summer

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Transfer: Pulisic in shock move to Chelsea's Premier League rivals (Daily Post Nigeria)

Chelsea winger, Christian Pulisic, is set for a shock move to the club's Premier League rivals, Manchester United. Manchester United are considering.

Chelsea winger, Christian Pulisic, is set for a shock move to the club’s Premier League rivals, Manchester United. Man United will have to battle the likes of Newcastle United, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid, who are all interested in the United States international. Transfer: Pulisic in shock move to Chelsea’s Premier League rivals

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Manchester United weigh up loan move for Chelsea's Christian Pulisic (The Guardian)

Manchester United could attempt to bolster their attacking options by trying to sign Christian Pulisic on loan from Chelsea.

The club are also prepared to let their 23-year-old centre-back Trevoh Chalobah leave on loan. The 19-year-old is poised to have a medical on Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo is trying to leave, Anthony Martial is injured and Marcus Rashford, who is a target for Paris Saint-Germain, is out of form. United have not abandoned their pursuit of the Netherlands midfielder, but they accept the chances of signing him are low and they are exploring alternative options. Pulisic, who is also the subject of interest from Atlético Madrid, Juventus and Newcastle, has failed to establish himself as a regular starter since leaving Borussia Dortmund for £58m three years ago. Pulisic joining United on a permanent basis could be a more attractive option for Chelsea, who are rebuilding their attack.

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Christian Pulisic may be allowed to join Man United on loan but only ... (Daily Mail)

Chelsea would protect their asset in the process and hope that Pulisic impresses while at Old Trafford where he is likely to get more game time, ...

Chelsea may allow Christian Pulisic to join Manchester United on loan if he extends his deal [Chelsea](/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) may be willing to allow Christian Pulisic to join Manchester United on loan if he agrees to extend his contract first. Christian Pulisic may be allowed to join Manchester United on loan - even though Todd Boehly would prefer to sell the USA captain - but ONLY if he agrees to extend his Chelsea contract first

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Why a Christian Pulisic loan to Manchester United would make ... (Sporting News)

USMNT star Chrisitian Pulisic has had a tough time getting regular playing time at Chelsea, and the acquisition of Raheem Sterling has only made it tougher.

The Red Devils have the worst record in the Premier League, with zero points and a -5 goal differential after two games and a date with last season's runners-up Liverpool coming up next. At the start of the 2021-22 season, Sirius XM analyst Tom Rennie told SN, “I think the injuries are massively important, because being fit and available for selection is so, so important for anyone in sports. In the 2020 FA Cup final, he scored a goal in the sixth minute to give Chelsea a 1-0 lead over Arsenal, but the Blues were unable to build on that lead or, in the end, to hold it. So many of Chelsea’s many loans involve younger players unable to break into the first-team roster. He scored an away goal in the semifinals against Real Madrid, and then used his ingenuity to set up teammate Mason Mount for a tap-in to clinch the series victory over Madrid at home. He was sent into the most recent game with just seven minutes remaining, which is only a little more time than it takes to tie one’s shoes, run out onto the field, and then run back off at the final whistle.

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Christian Pulisic: Manchester United want Chelsea winger on loan (The Peoples Person)

The 23 year old is eager to attain playing time ahead of the Qatar World Cup this winter. Pulisic has not been a regular starter under Thomas Tuchel and is ...

“Chelsea know the player is frustrated and are willing to listen to loan offers. The 23 year old will be desperate to prove himself at United and could be just the signing United need at this moment. [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3515717/2022/08/17/pulisic-manchester-united-transfer/)), the player is keen on a move to Old Trafford.

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Man Utd want to sign Christian Pulisic on loan and the player is ... (SPORTbible)

Manchester United are considering a loan move for Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic.

[Manchester United](/manchester-united), [Christian Pulisic](/christian-pulisic), [Chelsea](/chelsea), [Premier League](/premier-league) puts his heart and soul into being a pro. Onwards and upwards my boy… [call off a move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot](https://www.sportbible.com/football/man-utd-adrien-rabiot-transfer-off-20220816) due to the 27-year-old's wage demands. [Manchester United](https://www.sportbible.com/manchester-united) are considering a shock loan move for Chelsea winger [Christian Pulisic](https://www.sportbible.com/christian-pulisic). [Back in May](https://www.sportbible.com/football/christian-pulisics-dad-deletes-tweet-about-sad-chelsea-situation-20220502), Pulisic's father Mark deleted a tweet expressing sadness at his son's current situation.

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Manchester United considering loan move for USMNT captain ... (The Athletic)

Manchester United are considering taking USMNT captain Christian Pulisic on loan from their Premier League rivals Chelsea, The Athletic can reveal.

[Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/) manager Jurgen Klopp is a long-time admirer of the American, who he worked with at Dortmund. [Newcastle United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/newcastle-united/), [Juventus](https://theathletic.com/football/team/juventus/) and Atletico Madrid have all made approaches for the player who cost Chelsea £58million ($70m) when he signed from [Borussia Dortmund](https://theathletic.com/football/team/dortmund/) in 2019. He scored and was man of the match against [Real Madrid](https://theathletic.com/football/team/real-madrid/) away in the 2021 Champions League semi-final. [Timo Werner to go to RB Leipzig](https://theathletic.com/3486473/2022/08/09/timo-werner-leipzig-chelsea/), while [Romulu Lukaku has returned on loan to Inter Milan](https://theathletic.com/news/chelsea-romelu-lukaku-inter-milan-transfer/0q6xEzUgOeKn/) and there is also interest in Callum Hudson-Odoi. In the first leg, he came on as substitute and assisted [Mason Mount](https://theathletic.com/football/player/mason-mount-nxh7ubMYybqCSabx/). With both games played in Seville, Chelsea won the first leg 2-0, and lost the second 1-0.

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Christian Pulisic's Man Utd admission speaks volumes amid claim ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The American international could at long last line up for his boyhood club, Chelsea's Premier League rivals Manchester United in what would be one of the ...

Comment [below](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-chelsea-pulisic-transfer-comments-27762581#comments-wrapper) ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-chelsea-pulisic-transfer-comments-27762581#comments-wrapper)Would Pulisic be a successful signing for Man Utd? Pulisic is reported to favour a switch to United over any of his other potential suitors and could be permitted to join them considering Tuchel seemingly has no problem with letting attackers leave this summer. While Pulisic has shown flashes of brilliance, he has failed to nail down a regular starting spot, particularly under current boss [Thomas Tuchel.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/thomas-tuchel) [Liverpool,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) [Manchester City](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-city-fc) and [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) in a [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) semi-final. He did not make much of an impact against [Chelsea,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) especially with the Qatar World Cup on the horizon. [Everton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/everton-fc) or [Tottenham](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/tottenham-hotspur-fc) respectively. This would surely turn the forward's head considering his affection for Erik ten Hag's side. "I loved to watch Rooney. [Newcastle,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) [Atletico Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/atletico-madrid) and [Juventus](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/juventus-fc) are rumoured to all be keen on striking a deal. [American international](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/usa-football-team) since he joined the Blues from [Borussia Dortmund](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/borussia-dortmund) for a fee of just under £60million in 2019.

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Why a Christian Pulisic loan to Manchester United would make ... (Sporting News AU)

USMNT star Chrisitian Pulisic has had a tough time getting regular playing time at Chelsea, and the acquisition of Raheem Sterling has only made it tougher.

The Red Devils have the worst record in the Premier League, with zero points and a -5 goal differential after two games and a date with last season's runners-up Liverpool coming up next. At the start of the 2021-22 season, Sirius XM analyst Tom Rennie told SN, “I think the injuries are massively important, because being fit and available for selection is so, so important for anyone in sports. In the 2020 FA Cup final, he scored a goal in the sixth minute to give Chelsea a 1-0 lead over Arsenal, but the Blues were unable to build on that lead or, in the end, to hold it. So many of Chelsea’s many loans involve younger players unable to break into the first-team roster. He scored an away goal in the semifinals against Real Madrid, and then used his ingenuity to set up teammate Mason Mount for a tap-in to clinch the series victory over Madrid at home. He was sent into the most recent game with just seven minutes remaining, which is only a little more time than it takes to tie one’s shoes, run out onto the field, and then run back off at the final whistle.

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Where should Chelsea Midfielder Christian Pulisic go? (We Are Hooligans)

Christian Pulisic is not playing enough at Chelsea but he is not short of options as Newcastle, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and AC Milan are interested.

He has been eager to get a run of games so that he can enjoy his football again and hit form ahead of the World Cup. However, the Magpies do not offer European football at the moment, which could be a stumbling block. But they do of course offer Champions League football and a chance to play for the Serie A title and he would be reunited with his USA teammate Weston Mckennie. AC Milan and Juventus are also keen on the American and playing in a different county would be a lure to Pulisic. Alongside Kieran Trippier he would also be one of their first marquee signings. He would be able to stay in the Premier League though and would get the game time he desperately wants and needs, after a stop-start Chelsea career.

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Christian Pulisic admission leads to Manchester United transfer hint ... (Football.London)

Christian Pulisic has seemingly fallen out of favour under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea and an exit could be on the cards.

[Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/manchester-united-chelsea-transfer-aubameyang-24783004) and Anthony Gordon have both been heavily linked with moves to Stamford Bridge this summer - either of whom could potentially fill Pulisic's shoes. [United](https://www.football.london/all-about/manchester-united) have emerged as a potential suitor. [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-chelsea-pulisic-transfer-comments-27762581), the Chelsea winger said: "I was a big Manchester United fan when I was younger. I loved to watch Rooney. However, interest from overseas may not prove to be an issue, with Pulisic being a self-proclaimed Red Devils supporter. [Pulisic](https://www.football.london/all-about/christian-pulisic) played a bit-part role in [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) securing Champions League qualification amid steep competition for places in the first-team.

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Christian Pulisic to Manchester United: Latest reports on potential ... (Sporting News)

American Christian Pulisic is one of the big names in Europe who still has a chance of switching clubs before the summer transfer window closes shut on ...

Chelsea shelled out £58 million ($73m / €67.5m) for Pulisic that summer, a 20-year-old kid with raw talent in the Bundesliga. [TalkSPORT journalist Alex Crooke](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3hFSpfm1sw) also reported that Chelsea would be up for letting Pulisic leave, but stated that acquiring the American "wouldn't be a progressive-type signing for Man United." [CBS podcast Que Golazo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF-aBecWcI8) that Christian Pulisic is "on the list" of Man United manager Erik ten Hag. national team and appeared across two seasons for Manchester United. If they let him get down to just a single year left in June 2023, his transfer value would decrease significantly. That could set the stage for a deal that suits both sides if the two American-owned clubs are willing to negotiate. Plettenburg says no formal offers have been made, and contrary to other reports, Tuchel actually wants to keep the American, but he needs more playing time. Jacobs stated that Pulisic is intrigued by Serie A, having spoken to international teammate Weston McKennie about possibilities at Juventus, but so far no offer from Italian clubs has materialized. Chelsea are also reshuffling the deck, having made a host of changes in the defensive unit and up front in the attacking ranks. With just days remaining before the deadline, he's now being linked with another big club. [Andy Mitten of The Athletic](https://twitter.com/AndyMitten/status/1559850606986149888) reported the Red Devils want Pulisic on loan for the coming season. [Why a Pulisic loan move to Man United could make sense](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/why-christian-pulisic-loan-manchester-united-make-sense/bmbq3a8qnmlikn44oqqgpbgz)

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Report: Chelsea Open To Christian Pulisic Loan (Sports Illustrated)

Throughout last season, Chelsea's forwards struggled to consistently score goals. Christian Pulisic fell into this category and could now be on his way out the ...

Juventus have been interested but it is uncertain if they will materialize this interest in the form of a bid, though Pulisic has spoken to Weston McKennie regarding a move. He is an automatic starter on the national team but will want to be playing regularly in order to maintain form. He claims that the Blues are open to the forward departing on loan this summer, following reports regarding Manchester United's supposed interest. The American is also said to be interested in a move to the Serie A, should the opportunity arise. Throughout last season, Chelsea's forwards struggled to consistently score goals. Christian Pulisic has been linked with a move away from London in the past and his club is reportedly more open to this move now.

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Christian Pulisic to Manchester United: Latest reports on potential ... (Sporting News AU)

The latest club linked with American star Christian Pulisic is none other than struggling Manchester United, who desperately need a player to help turn ...

Chelsea shelled out £58 million ($73m / €67.5m) for Pulisic that summer, a 20-year-old kid with raw talent in the Bundesliga. [TalkSPORT journalist Alex Crooke](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3hFSpfm1sw) also reported that Chelsea would be up for letting Pulisic leave, but stated that acquiring the American "wouldn't be a progressive-type signing for Man United." [CBS podcast Que Golazo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF-aBecWcI8) that Christian Pulisic is "on the list" of Man United manager Erik ten Hag. national team and appeared across two seasons for Manchester United. If they let him get down to just a single year left in June 2023, his transfer value would decrease significantly. That could set the stage for a deal that suits both sides if the two American-owned clubs are willing to negotiate. Plettenburg says no formal offers have been made, and contrary to other reports, Tuchel actually wants to keep the American, but he needs more playing time. Jacobs stated that Pulisic is intrigued by Serie A, having spoken to international teammate Weston McKennie about possibilities at Juventus, but so far no offer from Italian clubs has materialized. Chelsea are also reshuffling the deck, having made a host of changes in the defensive unit and up front in the attacking ranks. With just days remaining before the deadline, he's now being linked with another big club. [Andy Mitten of The Athletic](https://twitter.com/AndyMitten/status/1559850606986149888) reported the Red Devils want Pulisic on loan for the coming season. [Why a Pulisic loan move to Man United could make sense](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/why-christian-pulisic-loan-manchester-united-make-sense/bmbq3a8qnmlikn44oqqgpbgz)

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Chelsea make decision on Manchester United's offer for Christian ... (Metro)

United are scrambling around to sign players before the transfer window closes and they've identified Pulisic as a solution to their woes in attack, with the ...

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) will block [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2)’s move for Christian Pulisic as they’re unwilling to let the American join a rival.

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Christian Pulisic future: Man United interested in loan deal for ... (ESPN)

Manchester United have enquired about a loan move for Chelsea and United States forward Christian Pulisic, sources have told ESPN.

[Everton](/soccer/club/_/id/368/everton) have so far [rejected two offers from Chelsea for Gordon](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4723651/chelseas-improved-45m-bid-for-anthony-gordon-rejected-by-everton-sources) -- the first for £40m, before turning down an improved bid of £45m -- while talks continue with Barcelona over a move for Aubameyang. [Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. - [Callum Hudson-Odoi](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/261419/Callum-Hudson-Odoi) is also expected to depart, so Pulisic's chances of a move may rest in part on Chelsea's pursuit of [Anthony Gordon](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/268782/Anthony-Gordon) and [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/122260/Pierre-Emerick-Aubameyang). - Don't have ESPN?

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Do Eden Hazard, Christian Pulisic, Marcus Rashford and others ... (ESPN)

With the clock ticking on the transfer window, which players should change clubs for more game time and secure a spot on their national team?

[Jannik Vestergaard](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/155211/Jannik-Vestergaard) ( [Leicester](/soccer/team/_/id/375/leicester-city)/Denmark) [Tanguy Ndombele](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/240672/Tanguy-Ndombele) (Tottenham/France) [Sergio Reguilon](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/231241/Sergio-Reguilón) (Tottenham/Spain) [Marcos Alonso](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/146127/Marcos-Alonso) (Chelsea/Spain) 9" role as back-up for [Karim Benzema](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/46858/karim-benzema). [Destiny Udogie](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/290076/iyenoma-destiny-udogie) arriving [for an initial £15m](/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4723778/tottenham-sign-destiny-udogie-for-around-21-millionloan-him-back-to-udinese) before being loaned back to former club [Udinese](/soccer/team?id=118). [Southampton](/soccer/team?id=376) has not worked out as he would have liked. But Chilwell's return, combined with [Marc Cucurella](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/259910/Marc-Cucurella)'s £53m arrival from [Brighton](/soccer/club/_/id/331/brighton-hove-albion), means Alonso will be on the periphery once again -- a move this summer is vital for his hopes of going to Qatar. [Romelu Lukaku](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/139437/Romelu-Lukaku) and [Timo Werner](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/191088/Timo-Werner) to leave -- suggests Pulisic has a battle to be much more than an impact player at Stamford Bridge this season. His preferred left-wing spot is occupied by [Vinicius Junior](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/252107/vinicius-junior), but Ancelotti sees potential in a "false No. [Aston Villa](/soccer/team?id=362) among many sides to have registered an interest. Spain boss Luis Enrique left Alonso out of his squad last November, stating: "I must admit this is the time I've been unfairest with a player, in this case Marcos Alonso because for what he had done in the previous games, he deserved to be here and even to start."

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Christian Pulisic given assurances as Man Utd plot Chelsea transfer ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Christian Pulisic has been assured he will be a key part of the United States' World Cup plans regardless of his club situation amid Man Utd interest in the ...

He was given the nod by Tuchel for the finals of the [FA Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fa-cup) and Carabao Cup last season, when Chelsea lost both games to [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) on penalties. Pulisic’s father, Mark, took to social media in May to suggest there was a rift between his son and Tuchel. Tuchel has preferred to have Mason Mount and Kai Havertz either side of new signing Raheem Sterling in attack. Onwards and upwards my boy…big six months ahead.” What I've seen from him in the last couple of years is his mentality has completely shifted. I am excited to see how he performs this year.”

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Chelsea star who idolises Wayne Rooney keen on Manchester ... (Pulse Nigeria)

The American international who has struggled for game time under Thomas Tuchel is reportedly seeking a way out of the club this summer. | Pulse Nigeria.

The winger's previous comments have been perceived as Manchester United's cue to strike a deal with Chelsea, assuming they are willing to go all the way for his services this summer. This could prove to be quite the stumbling block in any deal, with United currently hoping to avoid any kind of transfer fee for Pulisic. For this reason, the club's new owner Todd Boehly is said to be in favour of a permanent exit for the United States international.

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We 'signed' Christian Pulisic for Man United and transfer question ... (Manchester Evening News)

Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic has fallen out of favour at the Blues, with Manchester United linked with a loan deal for the United States International.

And, a 2-1 loss to 10-men Brighton topped off a poor season for United, with their FA Cup campaign ending in the fourth round. After a 0-0 draw away from home, United lost 1-0 at Old Trafford to Borussia Dortmund in the Round of 16. Overall, FM22 suggests that despite having Premier League experience, Pulisic may not be the answer to United's attacking problems. Only Anthony Martial made fewer appearances and averaged a lower rating than Pulisic in the United attack, through the Frenchman still managed more goals (5). This is what United's best XI looked like at the end of the 2022/23 season as predicted by Football Manager 2022: To set up this simulation, we used the Football Manager 2022 editor to arrange for the Chelsea winger to join United on a season-long loan, using FM22 to run the simulation. They finished seven points off the top four, with Arsenal and Spurs both overtaking Chelsea into the Champions League places. United earned just six more points than the previous campaign, remaining in sixth place. He was poor in front of goal, underperforming his expected goals for the season. Pulisic struggled in his loan spell at United, with the winger becoming a rotation player under Ten Hag. With the future of Cristiano Ronaldo uncertain, Marcus Rashford underperforming and the jury still out on Anthony Martial, a new attacking arrival looks likely for United this summer. The 23-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge from Borussia Dortmund for £58m in 2019, but is still to consistently perform under Thomas Tuchel.

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USA manager Gregg Berhalter champions Christian Pulisic amid ... (Daily Mail)

The looming winter World Cup has sharpened Pulisic's focus and he is reported to be of interest to a variety of clubs, from Manchester United and Newcastle ...

'I mean, every year it's 'he may not be a starter', right? He's going to get on the field. 'You're going to see.

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Chelsea's Actions Are Forcing Christian Pulisic's Hand (Sports Illustrated)

The USMNT star has stayed the course at Chelsea, but with the World Cup on the horizon and playing time seemingly limited, there's a choice to be made.

Then again, being thrown into what appears to be a toxic environment doesn’t sound particularly appealing, and the totality of his Chelsea career has not been a hindrance on his progress or stature with the U.S., either. Chelsea isn’t currently allowing for that to happen, which means his hand is being forced in one of two directions: Either stay the course, abide by the mantra and carry on without introducing any wild cards into the equation, or voice his desire to take a chance elsewhere and convince Chelsea to allow for that to occur. [the Red Devils are an absolute tire fire](https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/08/17/manchester-united-transfer-desperation-joke-musk-ronaldo), and it’s not certain what Pulisic would be getting himself into by potentially heading to Manchester. Make no mistake, his Chelsea adventure should not be viewed as failure—he’s won UEFA Champions League and Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup titles after all, and has contributed significantly along the way—and the inability to stockpile consistent playing time has, at times, been down to a matter of poor injury luck. If it’s made clear that Erik ten Hag would feature Pulisic regularly, then those consistent minutes in the Premier League and in Europe (albeit in the Europa League and not the Champions League) could be more beneficial for Pulisic, and by extension the U.S., than a wait-and-see game at Chelsea. It’s not leaving Pulisic, who has come off the bench in Chelsea’s first two matches of the season to play a grand total of 30 minutes (plus stoppage time), with much of a choice if he’s hoping to lock down a more regular role in the months leading into the World Cup. In addition to the Sterling signing—a player who operates in Pulisic’s preferred position on the left wing—Chelsea has reportedly and unsuccessfully gone after two more wingers, in Raphinha and Serge Gnabry. But that’s what you sign up for when you come to a club like this, and that’s what I’m just constantly ready for.” Any move at this juncture, three months before the start of the World Cup, needs to be weighed carefully. The narrative has remained a constant despite the vast amount of change that has occurred at Chelsea since Pulisic arrived in 2019. Throughout all of that, massive sums have been spent on players, especially attacking players, and some dwarf even the $73 million Chelsea paid Dortmund to sign Pulisic. At a big club like Chelsea, you constantly have to prove yourself and perform.

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USMNT head coach Berhalter backs Pulisic to succeed at Chelsea still (We Ain't Got No History)

Christian Pulisic has been standing at his Chelsea-narrative crossroads for a solid 6-12 months, with plenty of debate, especially on the other side of The ...

Pulisic’s contract does have only two years left, and that certainly could prove a dilemma next summer, but a lot can change in the next 12 months. What I’ve seen from him in the last couple of years is his mentality has completely shifted and he embraces stuff like this. He’s going to get on the field.

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