United in talks to sign Zouma

Manchester United are speaking to Chelsea over a deal for French defender Kurt Zouma.

According to L’Equipe, United are in talks over the permanent signing of Zouma, who looks set to leave Chelsea in the next 24 hours.

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The report also claims that Chelsea are hesitating over the offer, as they consider whether they would be willing to let him join their rivals.

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Everton have also made a loan approach for Zouma, following his loan spell at Stoke last season.

Twitter: Everton have meanwhile put in a loan offer to Chelsea for Kurt Zouma (L’Équipe) https://t.co/p5DTDGFmdd (@GFFN)

Stoke were relegated to the Championship, despite Zouma impressing at the back for the club.