Manchester United made a loan offer for Chelsea attacker Christian Pulisic last summer.
However, United rejected the chance to buy Pulisic during the summer.
United endured a manic end to their transfer window as they looked to add fresh recruits for Erik ten Hag's rebuild project.
But, Fabrizio Romano has revealed discussions took place with Chelsea for Pulisic, 23.
According to Romano, United submitted a loan offer for Pulisic but Chelsea had no intention of allowing the American to leave unless it was with a permanent transfer.