Chelsea's attempt to lure Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez to Stamford Bridge could be set to take a blow after it has emerged that Premier League rivals Manchester United have entered the race.
The Blues were understood to be very keen on signing the Mexico international in the late stages of the summer transfer window. Todd Boehly was a busy man in the closing days of the window with Wesley Fofana and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signed for a combined £80 million but failed to sign Alvarez with a £43 million offer rebuffed.
Ajax managed to keep hold of their Mr. Versatile, despite the player making his desire to leave the club known to senior officials, football.london understands. Despite his efforts to leave the Amsterdam-based side, the 25-year-old has played all but one of Ajax' 17 games in all competitions.
