Despite having already signed Liam Delap, João Pedro and Jamie Gittens this summer, Chelsea remain on the hunt for further attacking reinforcements. Garnacho is a long-time target for the Blues, who moved into “advanced talks” over a summer swoop earlier this week.

Manchester United have told Alejandro Garnacho that Chelsea will have to meet their £50m valuation if he is to leave Old Trafford for west London.