Manchester United might just be closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid midfielder Saúl Niguez.
It emerged this morning via the Telegraph that Chelsea were considering making a loan offer for Saúl, who wants away from the Spanish capital ahead of the transfer deadline, which is in just seven days.
Though, the Blues are not able to make a move until they have cleared out some of the dead wood in their squad, particularly in the midfield position.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are pushing hard for a late deal, with Diario AS reporting they are ahead in the chase to land Saúl this summer.
The report also claims that a Saúl transfer is now ‘imminent’, an update that will excite United fans.
Atletico’s preferred option was to sell the midfielder this summer, but amid a lack of offers, they are now understood to be open to a loan, as long as a club can cover his wages.
If there is more than one offer on the table, Saúl is likely to choose the club who can offer him the most game time.
absolute bollox