Man United and Chelsea set to miss out on Sevilla’s Kondogbia

Monaco look set to trump the Premier League again - by closing in on Geoffrey Kondogbia.

Manchester United and Chelsea have been eyeing the central midfielder, who can leave Sevilla for around £15million.

United's interest in the Frenchman is relatively new and he impressed at Old Trafford during Rio Ferdinand's testimonial.

David Moyes wants a physical presence in midfield, hence the interest in Kondogbia and the bid for Marouane Fellaini.

But Monaco have arrived on the scene and the Ligue 1 big-spenders are closing in on a deal for the 20-year-old.

They have already beaten Chelsea to Radamel Falcao, while also signing the likes of James Rodriguez and Joao Moutinho, who had been linked with United and Tottenham respectively.

And now they are closing in on Kondogbia, who could join them this week.