Thomas Tuchel’s stance on signing Scott McTominay from Man Utd revealed

’s stance on signing Scott McTominay from has been revealed.

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Both teams are looking to strengthen in the middle of the pitch before the transfer window closes with Tuchel having bemoaned his lack of a number six for most of the .

, similarly, has been looking for a dynamic number eight capable of dovetailing with Casemiro – with that need only increasing following .

It appears the two clubs may be able to solve each other’s problems, with German media reporting that Bayern have proposed a swap deal between McTominay and Ryan Gravenberch.

However, a potential swap has now been thrown into doubt with reporting that Bayern sources have played down Tuchel’s interest in McTominay.

They claim that Tuchel instead wants to prioritise a move for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.

It has been that Bayern have now formally approached Chelsea to start talks over Chalobah.

Chalobah, 24, came through Chelsea’s academy and has made a total of 63 appearances for the west Londoners to date.

But Chelsea are open to sale this summer with the player not thought to be part of Mauricio Pochettino’s plans.