Chelsea have reportedly been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Ajax midfielder Riechedly Bazoer.
The Blues were understood to be interested in signing the 19-year-old as they look to bolster their ranks ahead of next season's push to regain a top-four spot.
The report adds Premier League rivals Manchester City were also understood to have tabled an offer, but United are in pole position.
Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Juventus have also been credited with interest in the Netherlands international.
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