CHELSEA and Manchester United are reportedly set to battle it out for Inter Milan star Andre Onana.
But the Blues could look to offer up a swap deal as a sweetener for the keeper.
Onana, 26, joined Inter on a free transfer from Ajax last summer.
The former Cameroon international, who was sent home from the World Cup for disciplinary reasons, has made 28 appearances in all competitions after battling Inter icon Samir Handanovic for the No1 jersey.
But Onana could soon be on the move to England, with Gazzetta dello Sport claiming Chelsea and United are interested.
The Blues are ready to sell Edouard Mendy this summer, and still harbour some doubts over Kepa Arrizabalaga’s capabilities as first-choice goalie.
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As for United, they could lose David De Gea on a free transfer as both parties struggle to agree a new deal.
And Inter are thought to want £35million to sell Onana, who had an on-field fight with teammate Edin Dzeko last month.
However, Chelsea are ready to offer up several stars in exchange for a cheaper fee.
Romelu Lukaku is already at Inter on loan, and the Blues could pave the way for a second season by landing Onana.
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Inter have also shown concrete interest in Trevoh Chalobah, who has dropped down the rankings under Graham Potter.
And the Italians also fancy the look of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang — ideally on a free transfer.
As a result, Chelsea are said to be edging United in the Onana race.
But the stopper played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax.
And that could sway things in United’s favour should they make a formal approach.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
