Chelsea have been warned about a potential swap deal that would see Willian join Manchester United and Anthony Martial head in the opposite direction by ex-Liverpool player Steve Nicol.
As reported by the Express, Nicol explains that the deal heavily favours Manchester United, with Jose Mourinho a long-term admirer of Willian.
If I’m Man United I’m taking that in a heartbeat. You know exactly what you are getting from Willian. We still don’t know, every time Martial steps on the field, what we’re going to get. So, who benefits? I’ll tell you what, Man United.
The Brazilian has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford throughout the summer, but it is yet to be seen if the Blues would be willing to sell to a direct rival for a second consecutive summer.
Meanwhile, Martial is also expected to leave Manchester United during the current transfer window.
The Frenchman has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and endured a tricky relationship with Mourinho throughout his time at the club.
There had been some suggestions that a swap deal could be done, but both teams will need some convincing before strengthening a direct rival.
