Chelsea have entered the race to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United before the transfer deadline.
The Blues have invested over £300 million in new players this summer, with Morgan Rogers becoming the most expensive British player ever.
Chelsea have made significant signings, including Maxence Lacroix, Marco Palestra and Valentin Barco, while also acquiring seasoned former England internationals, Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson.
Xabi Alonso’s team commenced their Premier League season with 3-2 victory over West London rivals, Fulham on Monday night.
Currently, Chelsea are concentrating on player departures, with Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap both poised to leave, while the management at Stamford Bridge is also receptive to offers for Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto.
Enzo Fernandez remains linked with a transfer to Manchester City, but Chelsea are demanding a minimum of £120 million for the Argentine midfielder.
While Chelsea aim to generate funds by selling several surplus players, they are also ‘open’ to acquiring another versatile attacker before the summer transfer window closes next week.
The Independent reports that the club is evaluating a last-minute approach for Manchester United and England forward Rashford.
Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona, aspiring to secure a permanent transfer to the Nou Camp, only to return to Old Trafford.
Upon his return, United were believed to be eager to offload him, but Michael Carrick subsequently indicated that the 28-year-old would remain at the club.
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