According to the latest transfer news from the Daily Star, Man United have been stunned in their pursuit for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Mario, as another Premier League giants Chelsea have joined the race.
It has been reported exclusively by the Starsport last week that the Red Devils are closing in on a £45 million deal for the highly-demanded Portuguese ace. Manchester United officials have held a series of talks with Mario and his representatives and are confident of striking a deal.
The Stamford Bridge side are willing to meet Mario’s £45m release clause and hand him a long-term deal worth around £140,000-a-week.
The reports from CalcioMercato claim that Chelsea have also held talks with the 23-year-old’s new agents.
The Blues incoming boss Antonio Conte has reportedly been promised a £150m transfer kitty by Roman Abramovich to rebuild the squad.
Former Juventus manager has been linked with a host of midfielders including AS Roma duo Radja Nainggolan and Miralem Pjanic.
The League 1 winners Paris St-Germain and Champions League finalists Atletico Madrid are also keen on Mario.
Mario, who has eight caps for Portugal, scored seven goals in 45 apps for Sporting Lisbon this season.
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