Manchester United could reportedly hijack Chelsea’s transfer bid to sign Kai Havertz if they cannot get a deal done for Jadon Sancho.

Borussia Dortmund said on Monday that Sancho would be staying in Germany with the Red Devils having so far failed to meet their £100m-plus asking price.

And while United have not given up hope of signing Sancho, if they continue to be frustrated in their pursuit of the England winger they could, according to the Manchester Evening News, turn instead to Chelsea target Havertz.

Havertz comes with the added bonus of being able to play on the wing or through the middle, but his massive price tag means he could only sign for United as a replacement for Sancho rather than as an accompaniment.