Chelsea's dream Manchester United targets for Thomas Tuchel to sign after Roman Abramovich saga

Transfer negotiations may have come to a halt for the Blues, but there's no telling just how far close they came to pulling off one of their most expensive transfers in history, Two centre-backs, two full-backs, two midfielders and a forward on the list. Now, my only question is, what would it have looked like if Chelsea had gone for some of Manchester United's elite.

It's no secret that the Mancunian camp is currently under scrutiny with all the rumours. Consistent bust-ups and player divides.

Chelsea are in need of a new spine. If Manchester United wants to offload the following, I see them being a perfect fit.

Yes, I said what I said. Harry Maguire would be a sensible Andreas Christensen replacement. In a back three, he can excel in occupying that central spot and occupy that left-hand side - just in case Antonio Rudiger does decide to leave come to the end of the season.

I know Maguire has had his blunders. His credibility is currently under mass scrutiny. However, we've all seen what he was capable of when at Leicester. Other than the ridiculous English player premium, he costs £80m for a reason. Despite what the critics suggest, he's good with his feet and has a wicked distribution. - But maybe he would be the last choice behind my next two options.

Another Manchester United player hit with unfair bias. Who wouldn't want a Paul Pogba in their team? For the last five years of his career, fans, commentators, journalists, pundits have laid into this man's life to hide the fact that he is a talented individual.

A man with his set of skills deserves to be playing at the highest levels and also deserves a manager who can bring out the ultimate version of him.

Call me naive, but I believe Thomas Tuchel is that manager.