AC Milan will try to tempt Chelsea into selling Cesc Fàbregas with a ‘money back’ offer in the summer, despite the midfielder’s preference to stay at Stamford Bridge.

And Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is also keeping a close eye on the situation of Fàbregas in case Chelsea agree to cash in on the Spaniard.

Fàbregas scored one goal and made another on his 300th Premier League game at the weekend to underline his value to Chelsea in a season in which he has spent long spells on the substitutes’ bench.

The 29-year-old rejected opportunities leave Chelsea in January and reiterated his desire to stay at the club this summer after the victory over Swansea City.

But AC Milan, who are finally set to confirm the takeover of the club by Chinese investors, are ready to step up their interest in Fàbregas.