Manchester United have submitted a £2.5m loan bid for Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella

Manchester United have submitted a £2.5m loan bid for Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella as they chase a new left back.

The Blues have entered talks with the Red Devils over the deal, but are looking for a £5m loan fee for their Spanish defender.

United have been on the search for a new left back, with Luke Shaw set for an extended period of time on the sidelines with a muscle injury.