Manchester United are set to face competition from Premier League rivals for a midfield target.
Transfer flurry
After securing the signings of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, the Red Devils fixed their sights on a striker.
It seems that United have made excellent progress on a deal for Red Bull Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and it is only a matter of time before he signs for the club.
Midfield targets
United have already moved on to midfield targets and there were huge reports on Wednesday that United had begun talks with Brighton and Hove Albion over Carlos Baleba.
Ruben Amorim’s side have also been linked to the likes of Atalanta’s Ederson and Sporting CP’s Morten Hjulmand.
Fermin Lopez chase
Another midfielder who has long been on United’s radar is FC Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez.
United have reportedly already had a bid turned down for the Spaniard and there are a host of Premier League clubs interested in him, mainly Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Chelsea getting ready to pounce
CaughtOffside report that United may need to act fast though as one of their Premier League rivals is readying a move for the 22-year-old.
The website reports that “Chelsea are understood to be preparing a bid in the region of €60m for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, who is also on Manchester United’s radar.”
It has been confirmed by sources that the Blues are not done yet in the window and have a “strong interest” in the player.
Lopez has had offers from Saudi Arabia but he is reportedly keen to stay in Europe at this stage of his career.
The report adds that, “Fermin is not desperate to leave Barcelona, but the Catalan giants have well-documented financial problems, which could mean they’d have to consider a sale for the right price.”
It is also suggested that the board is split on what to do with him but that a “substantial offer” would be required for the Catalans to sanction a sale.
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