Manchester United and Chelsea are in talks over a deal for Alejandro Garnacho, sources have told ESPN. United value the 21-year-old at around £50 million ($67m), although Chelsea believe they can negotiate a significantly lower fee.

Garnacho’s apparent refusal to entertain other offers undoubtedly works in Chelsea’s favour. United have already settled for a loan exit for Marcus Rashford and may be forced to lower their demands to raise funds after spending over £200 million on the attacking trio of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Šeško.