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Both Tottenham and Arsenal are also thought to be keeping tabs on Kessie’s situation but Pianeta claim Chelsea have also expressed an interest in the midfielder.

The Frenchman has been targeted by the Nerazzurri in the past, and it is believed that the 25-year-old is being considered as the Serie A club weigh up possible replacements for Romelu Lukaku.

With Marcus Rashford having returned from ankle trouble in the 1-0 Premier League win over West Ham on Sunday and David de Gea now free to return after self-isolating, United could look in much better shape for the return fixture at San Siro, where the tie is poised at 1-1.

Barella still has three years left to run on his current deal, but there was speculation surrounding his future during the summer transfer window.

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The Gunners are said to be eyeing the 21-year-old as a perfect replacement for Hector Bellerin, who is expected to be sold this summer, with both Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid keen on signing the Spaniard.

Lang was linked with a switch to Leeds over the summer, while Arsenal are now rumoured to be plotting a January swoop for the Netherlands international.

After the game, Manchester United supporters on Twitter were asking why the Red Devils decided to sell him in the first place a couple of years ago:

The majority of journalists believe United will only make a move for a midfielder before the transfer window closes if they can offload some fringe players.