Blues told to up Veron bid as United face Defoe fight

MANCHESTER UNITED have told Chelsea to raise their bid or forget all about landing Argentine midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron.

But, just as the Old Trafford outfit are playing hard ball with one of their own players, so West Ham are showing every indication they will not let star striker Jermain Defoe leave either.

Chelsea have until tomorrow evening to sign Veron if they are to register him in time to play in the Champions League qualifying round later this month.