Transfer Talk: Chelsea set to Pul plug on United's swoop for Christian

Chelsea are set to block Manchester United's move for Christian Pulisic.

The struggling Red Devils, who have lost their opening two Premier League games, are desperate for fresh faces before the transfer window closes. 

But while Pulisic is keen to leave Stamford Bridge to secure regular football ahead of the World Cup, the Blues are unwilling to let the American join one of their top-flight rivals. 

And according to various sources, any offer United make to take the attacker on loan will be rebuffed. 

Newcastle also hold an interest in Pulisic, 23, and his Chelsea team-mates Armando Broja, Conor Gallagher and Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Striker Broja, 20, and midfielder Gallagher, 22, have both made two appearances from the bench so far this season but Hudson-Odoi has yet to be handed any minutes by boss Thomas Tuchel. 

You can't Nab Keita yet

The Mail claim Liverpool have no intention of letting Naby Keita leave before the transfer window closes. 

Amid interest from RB Leipzig, the 27-year-old midfielder is said to be considering his future after contract talks stalled. 

Keita has entered the final 12 months of his deal and the Reds are seemingly willing to lose him for free next summer if they are unable to agree fresh terms.

In other news

Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele is due to undergo a medical in Rome ahead of sealing a loan switch to Napoli. 

The Serie A side will have an option to buy the 25-year-old ace next summer. 

Liverpool could renew their interest in AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer after reports emerged in Italy that he has rejected a new contract offer, suggest The Mirror.

Udinese are among the clubs interested in Arsenal's Hector Bellerin, according to Sky in Italy. 

Full-back Bellerin, 27, spent last season on loan at Real Betis. 

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom insists the club are in no rush to sell in-demand midfielder Sander Berge.

Speaking after his side's 2-1 win over Sunderland, Heckingbottom said: "I don't want him to go anywhere.

"Sander knows that, he's a fantastic player. But if he keeps playing, there's a number there in the contract. 

"The board have said to me there's no need to sell players. We want to keep improving but to do that we have to keep our best players."