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Chelsea and Manchester United have been linked with a surprise move for former Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite.
The 31-year-old is currently playing in the Spanish second tier with Espanyol where he has found the net on 12 occasions.
His current deal with the La Liga 2 outfit expires in June next year, but there is a release clause worth €7m which is active.
Marca claim that Chelsea and United are looking at the opportunity of signing him for less than the reported buy-out figure.
Braithwaite stayed committed to Espanyol earlier in the summer, but he will request an exit if one of them make a move.
United are currently without Anthony Martial for 10 weeks after a groin surgery and Braithwaite could fill the void left.
The Blues, on the other hand, may see him as a stopgap signing, suppose they part ways with Armando Broja this winter.
The club have opened the door to offload Broja on loan with an obligation to buy. A number of teams are said to be keen.
