Martin Braithwaite is wanted by Manchester United and Chelsea (Getty )Manchester United and Chelsea are in talks with Espanyol over a possible deal for Martin Braithwaite, according to reports in Spain. The two Premier League clubs have already rejected the opportunity to sign Karim Benzema, who is pushing to leave Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad this month. But according to Madrid-based newspaper Marca, both United and Chelsea are interested in the prospect of signing Braithwaite before the end of the window. The report claims that the Premier league duo are in negotiations with Espanyol to pay significantly less than the Denmark international’s €7 million (£5.9m) buyout clause. MORE : The pressure’s on as Arsenal and Aston Villa step up Premier League title bidsMORE : Chelsea receive approaches from three top-half Premier League clubs for Conor GallagherMORE : Virgil van Dijk raises doubt over Liverpool future after Jurgen Klopp exit

Source: Metro January 29, 2024 16:05 UTC