According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has approved the club’s bid to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte.

The 22 year old Uruguayan midfielder has a £52million release clause on his Sporting Lisbon contract and is also attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

Romano tweeted: “Understand Manuel Ugarte has been approved as target also by Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino.

“Chelsea are pushing in talks with club and player side, Jorge Mendes’ on it.

“PSG proposal, still valid on the table. No decision yet, but Chelsea will keep insisting.”