Transfer news: Liverpool and Manchester United ‘ready to do battle over £25million Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas’

Liverpool and Manchester United are ready to do battle over the signing of Cesc Fabregas, according to reports.

Fabregas has been restricted to a bit-part role at Chelsea under Antonio Conte this season and is expected to move on in the summer.

The World Cup-winning midfielder has made just ten Premier League starts for the leaders, with Conte preferring to use him as an impact substitute.

AC Milan have been heavily linked with a move for the former Arsenal captain.

But now, , both Liverpool and United are preparing to offer the 29-year-old a fresh start in England.

Their report claims the two clubs are both preparing rival £25million bids for the Spain international and ex-Barcelona star.

United manager Jose Mourinho signed Fabregas for Chelsea and the player has spoken of an 'exceptionally good relationship' with his old boss.

But Jurgen Klopp is ready to take on Mourinho for Fabregas as he looks to boost Liverpool's midfield options - setting up an intriguing transfer fight between the two rivals.