Why this €20m rated Brazilian must snub Chelsea for Man United

There appears to be a vacancy for him at Old Trafford

The defensive midfield spot at united appears to be well and truly up for grabs. With Schneiderlin out-of-favour, Carrick and Schweinsteiger aging, and Fellaini as un-fancied by the fans as ever, there appears to be a real opportunity for Thaigo Maia to step in and make a real impact.

Would this really be the case at Chelsea? Nemanja Matic and N’Golo Kante seem to have locked down the two central midfield spots in Antonio Conte’s 3-4-3 formation. Cesc Fabregas has only made 4 Premier League appearances this season; Thaigo Maia can expect similarly limited opportunities if a move goes through.