Chelsea and Manchester United have jumped into the battle for Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba.

BILD says Chelsea and United are now expressing interest in the young defensive utility as the summer market swings open.

However, Bayer are determined not to lose Tapsoba - at least not on the cheap.

Should an offer of €50m or more arrive for the 22 year-old, Bayer would be prepared to sell Tapsoba in the coming months.

Bayer are nervous about losing Tapsoba with Lars and Sven Bender, along with Jonathan Tah, all potentially leaving.