Chelsea to beat the Red Devils to signing of Mehdi Benatia from AS Roma
However, whilst a deal for Hummels looks to be drawing closer, the Blues will beat their Premier League rivals to Benatia.
According to the Daily Star the West Londoners are hoping to tie up a £30m deal for the 27-year-old before the 2014/15 season starts.
United have previously shown interest in Benatia, who is unsettled in the Italian capital following contract disputes.