Metro.co.uk : reported that Man Utd transfer news: Chelsea agree to sell Nemanja Matic in coming days

MORE: Antonio Conte admits he is in the dark over Nemanja Matic transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United Speaking in the United States, he explained: 'I would like one player [to be] a midfield player, [that] would give me more options to the balance and the team. Jose Mourinho has made no secret of his desire to sign a new central midfielder to provide balance to the side and made Matic – who he signed for Chelsea – one of his top targets. While the Italian is happy to sell Matic, he wants to bring in another midfielder before signing off on the deal, though United are confident of landing their third summer signing before the UEFA Super Cup. Juventus had rivalled United for Matic's signature, but were unwilling to match the fee offered by United and offered the 28-year-old a significantly less lucrative, and shorter, contract.

Chelsea transfer news: The latest & LIVE player rumours from Stamford Bridge

DAVIES ON CHELSEA SHORTLISTAntonio Conte is set to continue his summer spending at Chelsea and is targeting Everton midfielder Tom Davies, according to The Sun. Tottenham are reportedly favourites to sign the England international, but Chelsea and United are now keeping close tabs on Barkley's situation. CHELSEA MAKE SANCHES BIDChelsea have made a late bid to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches on loan, according to the Daily Telegraph . CHELSEA TO MOVE FOR BARKLEY & OXChelsea are preparing to spend £50 million to sign Ross Barkley and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, The Sun reports. CHELSEA PLAN OX TALKSChelsea are planning to hold talks over a move for Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to Sky Sports .

Chelsea transfer news: Interest in Bayern Munich's Renato Sanches confirmed

And Rummenigge has confirmed that Antonio Conte, the Blues manager, inquired after Sanches' situation following his side's 3-2 pre-season friendly defeat to Bayern earlier this week. The Blues have enjoyed a busy summer thus far and they are now interested in securing the Portugal international from the Bundesliga giantsChelsea are interested in signing Renato Sanches from Bayern Munich, the German club's CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed. Chelsea 2/9 to beat Burnley on opening dayReports on Friday suggested that the Blues had entered the race to secure Sanches, who had appeared set to move to Milan. "Conte asked for some information about him after Tuesday's match because he knows he can make the difference on the pitch. Chelsea have already spent upwards of £100 million this summer, securing Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid, Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco and Antonio Rudiger from AS Roma, while they have also signed goalkeeper Willy Caballero on a free transfer from Manchester City.


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