Chelsea transfer rumour: Blues to battle Manchester United for Southampton

It was reported on Sunday that Jose Mourinho wants to add two new forwards to his squad in January, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Edinson Cavani among the players linked, and Mane can now be added to their list of potential targets. The Blues have struggled to find the back of the net regularly and their poor form has seen them sit 15 in the league table.

Chelsea and Manchester United fans in the Transfer Tavern have had to be separated by our landlord, after they clashed once they’d read the latest transfer news concerning their clubs.

The champions are big admirers of the 23-year-old Senegalese forward who played a key role in Southampton’s 3-1 win over them last month.

An offer never arrived, but having shown already that he can be a real handful to defenders, the paper has confirmed that the Mirror are now reporting that Chelsea could be ready to challenge United for Mane.

Southampton are said to be keen to tie the Senegal global down to an improved contract at St Mary’s to ward off interest from rival clubs, but there has so far been no progress on that front.

Chelsea fans, can you beat United to Mane’s signature?

“Ok, maybe one day we will lose Mane but then we have to be prepared”.

Chelsea will face competition from United in landing the player as ESPN reports Van Gaal’s side are expected to make a fresh approach for the attacker in the mid-season transfer window.