Chelsea burst past Manchester United in the race to sign Barcelona star

Chelsea have the edge over Manchester United, with the London side more likely to secure the services of a Barcelona player.

Xabi Alonso is eyeing up a classy midfielder, believing the star has the skills to make a massive splash at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea close in on signing Marc Bernal

With the summer transfer window wrapped up, attention has already switched to January. Chelsea would like to bag the signature of Marc Bernal, believing the classy operator has the minerals to make an impact in London.

The talented footballer has looked magnificent at the Nou Camp. However, with Rodri having signed for the La Liga giants, the 19-year-old’s future is now ‘uncertain’.

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According to GiveMeSport, this situation has sparked a possible move from Alonso. Chelsea could face some adversity because Manchester United is ‘also keeping tabs on Bernal’.

However, Stamford Bridge is the more realistic destination for the Spaniard as the report claims he is ‘more likely to join Chelsea if their current level of interest gathers pace’.

Bernal has played in every single Barcelona match this season, with the quality of his play growing at a rapid rate.

While still a teenager, he impressively made Spain’s provisional World Cup squad, and with his contract currently set to run until 2029, Barcelona would likely want an enormous price to let him go.

All 24 players who have left Manchester United in the transfer window

United could do with bringing in some new talent.

While they made seven signings throughout the summer, that doesn’t necessarily make up for the massive number that left the club.

These are the 24 players who left Manchester United in the transfer window.

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