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title: "Chelsea and Man Utd targeting Philipp Max"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Jack Riley"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2017-12-13T10:59:37Z"
modified: "2017-12-13T13:24:20Z"
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# Chelsea and Man Utd targeting Philipp Max

Chelsea and Manchester United have reportedly sent scouts to watch Philipp Max of Augsburg ahead of a possible move in the January transfer window, according to the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/666702/Chelsea-Philipp-Max-Man-Utd-news-gossip).

Max has been outstanding for Augsburg this Bundesliga season, appearing in every league game so far this season, scoring once.

The Blues have been eager to add a left-back to their ranks in recent months and Max is one of the names they are supposedly tracking. Manchester United are also in the market for a left-back with Luke Shaw and Matteo Darmian set to leave the club.

However, both clubs have also been linked with a move for Juventus wantaway left-back Alex Sandro, who is said to prefer a switch to Stamford Bridge as opposed to Old Trafford.

![Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/871304658.jpg)

It’s clear that Sandro remains both clubs’ top target when the January window opens up, but Max has emerged as a more affordable alternative. Chelsea already have one former Augsburg standout on their books in Baba Rahman but the fullback has failed to make an impact at the club.