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Manchester United Transfer News: Red Devils Join Chelsea in Pietro Pellegri Hunt

Manchester United have reportedly joined Chelsea in their pursuit of 16-year-old Genoa starlet Pietro Pellegri, who already has a £40 million price tag.

The Sun's Alvise Cagnazzo reported the Premier League duo are both keen on the youngster, but according to Genoa sources, "chairman Enrico Preziosi will only consider a sale if they receive around £40 million."

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has his eye on his compatriot, while the Red Devils will be monitoring his progress throughout the campaign.

The striker made his Serie A debut last season at the age of 15, before becoming the league's youngest-ever goalscorer when he netted against Roma on the final day of the campaign, per WhoScored.