Chelsea owner Todd Boehly spotted in Barcelona as he tries to hijack Frenkie from Jong Deal
Todd Boehly attempted to sabotage Frenkie de Jong's transfer from Manchester United when he arrived in Barcelona on Thursday night.
According to reports, the owner of Chelsea is thinking about signing the Dutch international who has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford.
The Stamford Bridge club is prepared to offer Barcelona two players in a player-plus-cash deal worth £51 million.
Todd Boehly, a Chelsea banker, suggested that he had fruitful transfer discussions with Barcelona managers in Spain on Thursday night.
According to reports from Catalonia, the American entrepreneur was there to mediate a deal involving Barcelona and Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
Boehly allegedly used the occasion to talk about Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta's upcoming exit from Chelsea.
Along with the Chelsea owner, it's rumored that Barcelona president Joan Laporta and director of football Mateu Alemany are in attendance.
Following the confrontation, Boehly was shown in a video on Twitter responding to Journalist Cadena Cope's statement:
"Good food, good meal. Delicious food
He continued by saying that a deal had been made.
Frenkie de Jong, who has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United, is reportedly a player Chelsea is considering.
Azpilicueta and Alonso are reportedly available for Barcelona to take as a trade incentive from Thomas Tuchel's team.
Although Barcelona is eager to sign both Spaniards this summer, both would prefer to return to their native country.
Chelsea and Man United will compete for the services of a Barcelona midfielder.
During this period, the Daily Mail, citing a Spanish outlet called sport, reports that the Blues have halted United's pursuit of De Jong and are trying to persuade Barcelona to let the gifted midfielder transfer to Stamford Bridge in its place.
According to the source, the Blues are even prepared to offer Barcelona the heavyweight duo of Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso in exchange for £51 million plus cash.
As Xavi attempts to bolster his team during the current window, Barca is reportedly interested in signing the two Spanish talents.
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