Chelsea and Manchester United have been linked with the move for the Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen. 

The German International is currently sidelined with an injury, but he is expected to return to action soon. However, he’s not a key player for the Spanish champion anymore, and he needs to leave in order to play regularly.

According to a report from TBR Football, Barcelona are ready to send him out on loan. They believe that he is good enough to secure a permanent move at the end of the season.

It will be interesting to see if Chelsea or Manchester United come forward with an offer to sign him.

Graeme Bailey said: “Ter Stegen is expected to be fully fit by December. Indeed, I am told he is not too far away, but he knows there is no room for him at Barcelona – they have already moved on.

“Intermediaries have been given the green light to look at prospective moves around Europe, and the Premier League is a destination he would seriously consider.

“I am told at this point he is being offered on an initial loan; clearly, Barcelona realise that is a good way to earn a permanent deal.

“Chelsea...