Marina Granovskaia is already working on a transfer deal to bring Jadon Sancho to Stamford Bridge, reports have claimed.
The winger is amongst those being considered by the club this summer as they look to flex their muscle in the transfer market once again. Borussia Dortmund are also believed to be willing to listen to offers, accepting that the time may have come to let Sancho move on.
According to France Football, Granovskaia began putting the foundations in place for a lucrative swoop for Sancho as soon as the club closed a deal for Hakim Ziyech.
The Moroccan became the first signing of the Frank Lampard era earlier this week when he completed a £38million move from Ajax.
He will join up with his new team-mates in the summer and is unlikely to be the only summer arrival.
Express Sport understands that Chelsea are looking to bring in four new faces, including Sancho.
“He’s been tipped to go to United for quite a long while now,” he told Love Sport Radio.
“But United need to be playing Champions League football for the likes of Jadon Sancho to want to come.
“If they convince him without Champions League football then they’ve done a fantastic job but he’s a London lad so I think the Chelsea connection and being close to family in London will have it’s pull.
“I think if either Chelsea or United get him it’s going to be a great signing for the future of both of those clubs.
“At the end of the day Man United haven’t been the Man United of old for many years but it’s still Manchester United isn’t it and a lot of players will be attracted to that name.”