Manchester United to rival AC Milan in sensational summer move for Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas
United boss Jose Mourinho is a big admirer of the Spaniard and is keen to add more quality to his midfield options for next season
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho is eyeing up a shock move for Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas.
The Spaniard was linked with a move AC Milan in January - but opted to stay at Stamford Bridge to help the Blues title push.
The Daily Telegraph report Milan are ready to table a £27million bid for Fabregas, with United prepared to step in if Chelsea decide to do business.
The 29-year-old celebrated his 300th Premier League game with a goal in Saturday's 3-1 win against Swansea - rubber-stamping his importance as the Blues close in on a second title in three years.
The United boss is a big admirer of the former Arsenal man. While in charge at Chelsea in 2014 he signed Fabregas for £30million, and the midfielder was instrumental in the title-winning side that season.
The Spaniard was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford under former boss David Moyes in 2013, but decided to stay at the Nou Camp for another season.
The Portuguese will have his work cut out trying to do business with his former club, despite the sale of Juan Mata to United in 2014 under very different circumstances.