Chelsea and Manchester United plot loan moves for Atletico Madrid’s Saul Niguez

Saul is regarded as one of the best midfielders in Europe but his future at Atletico has been in doubt for a while

Saul Niguez of Atletico Madrid. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Chelsea are considering a late loan move for Atletico Madrid’s Saul Niguez, but the European champions could face competition for the midfielder from Manchester United.

Atletico are prepared to let Saul leave on a season-long loan before the transfer window shuts next Tuesday, raising the possibility of the Spain international moving to England.