Chelsea are lining up a swoop for Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona amid interest from Manchester United.
According to SPORT, the Blues are prepared to submit a bid to secure the services of the Dutchman in the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old midfielder is also a target for Manchester United, but he does not want to move to Old Trafford.
Manchester United are weighing up a £42m bid for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
Man United head coach Erik ten Hag wants to sign a new holding midfielder this summer, with Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong still a number one target.
However, the 25-year-old midfielder is still resisting a move to Old Trafford, despite speculations of the two clubs coming to an agreement over a move for a total package of £72m.
Manchester United have considered making a move for Red Bull Salzburg teenager Benjamin Sesko, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Sesko, 19, has scored 13 goals and provided eight assists in 40 appearances for Salzburg’s first team, including 11 goals and seven assists in 37 games during the 2021-22 campaign.
Manchester United are reportedly edged closer to completing the signing of free agent Thomas Strakosha.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper has made 208 appearances for Lazio in all competitions.
He left the Italian club at the end of June following the expiration of his contract, though, and the shot-topper is therefore available on a free transfer this summer.
Chelsea reportedly seem ready to try to win the race to sign Manchester United attacker Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
The Portugal international is believed to have informed Man United of his desire to leave the Premier League giants in the coming weeks.
The Red Devils are holding firm on their stance that the 37-year-old is not for sale under any circumstances, but he could try to force an exit before the start of the new season.