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Chelsea have opened talks with Sevilla star Clement Lenglet over a move to Stamford Bridge, claims Metro UK.

Manchester United made a ‘concrete’ approach for the defender last week and the Blues are reportedly set to hijack Manchester United’s bid for the defender.

Marina Granovskaia reportedly held talks with the defender’s agent this week and the Frenchman has also attracted interest from Barcelona this summer.

The centre-back has a €35million (£30.7million) release clause in his deal with Sevilla.