Atletico Madrid’s midfielder Saul Niguez is close to joining either Manchester United or Chelsea, depending on who do you choose to believe. Various news outlets reported that the classy player is close to exit from his current club after boss Diego Simeone secured Rodrigo De Paul in that position. And since Saul is on a hefty $14-million-per season salary, the Rojiblancos are now looking to sell.Manchester United have overtaken Chelsea as prime contenders to land Saul Niguez.Negotiations are close to being completed but Chelsea aren’t completely out of the race yet.[Via @diarioas] pic.twitter.com/uzox4fhdhe— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) August 24, 2021 Niguez has been a target for Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United in the past few months, but Spanish newspaper AS suggests that it’s Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer’s club who’s won the race for Saul’s signature. The Red Devils will reportedly bring Saul in on an initial loan deal, paying Atletico Madrid a small fee and then the midfielder’s wages in full for the entirety of the season.Sunday, 23.00: (1.78) Atl.Madrid (3.50) Villareal (4.90)Meanwhile, The Telegraph are sure that Niguez will end up a Chelsea player by the end of the week. Thomas Tuchel would take the Spaniard on an initial loan with a view to a $52 million transfer. Atletico would let Saul to London on a temporary arrangement only if it comes with a guarantee to make the move permanent next year.Well done to Elche for passing the ball and controlling it – Atletico Madrid still come out swingingSaul has got a contract until 2026 at Wanda Metropolitano and is under no pressure to change clubs. It remains to be seen whether United can satisfy his ambitions.
