Chelsea are exploring a shock move for Granit Xhaka, the former Arsenal captain who would be open to a reunion with Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have also stepped up their interest in Maxence Lacroix as they prepare to welcome Marco Palestra following a medical. Manchester United are said to have launched a huge new bid to beat Tottenham to the signing of Mateus Fernandes, having also looked at Sandro Tonali, Alex Scott, Felix Nmecha, Aurelien Tchouameni, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba.
