Chelsea are moving to trump Manchester United for Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho. It's been revealed a United delegation has traveled to Lisbon to open talks over a deal for Carvalho.
However, the People says Chelsea are offering £11m, plus extras, as well as sending a player in the opposite direction on loan.
Portugal star Carvalho is expected to meet with Sporting president Bruno De Carvalho early this week to discuss his future.
Sporting rate the youngster in the £30 million class.
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