Manchester United have received a blow in their pursuit of RB Leipzig ace Dayot Upamecano as Chelsea have reportedly contacted him about a transfer.

United were said to be front-runners to land the 22-year-old for £55million this month.

Chelsea are one of four Champions League clubs to have apparently made contact with RB Leipzig over defender Dayot Upamecano. Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is also though to be a keen admirer of the defender.

But they could now be pipped by the Blues to the post, according to German outlet Kicker.

Kicker claims the Blues have reached out to RB Leipzig to see if they can strike a deal for the 22-year-old.

Thiago Silva has been the standout performer in Chelsea’s back four this season but he is in need of a world class partner.