Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has left the entryway open to joining Chelsea this mid year, as per reports in Spain, in news which comes as a devastating blow for Manchester United.
De Jong, 25, has been sought after by United all through the exchange window and an arrangement was concurred with Barca to carry him to Old Trafford. In any case, the Netherlands worldwide has more than once made it clear he would rather not join the Red Devils.
He views Barcelona as his fantasy club and is opposed to withdraw Camp Nou, particularly as he actually has four years staying on his agreement in Catalonia. Regardless, Chelsea are the furthest down the line group to attempt to bait De Jong to the Premier League and are prepared to present a proposal to beat United to the marking.
Alarmingly for Red Devils bosses, the player doesn't have a similar resistance to joining Chelsea as he does towards United. Catalan outlet Sport claims De Jong would consider joining the Blues, who are watching out for midfield enrolls this summer.Thomas Tuchel's side have marked winger Raheem Sterling and focus back Kalidou Koulibaly, while an arrangement to get Jules Kounde from Sevilla is close and would additionally reinforce the protection. Quite, be that as it may, Chelsea are inadequate with regards to a midfield select, which is concerning given N'Golo Kante and Jorginho have under a year staying on their agreements.
Subsequently, the reality De Jong is available to moving to West London is a positive update, yet the report notes he would in any case rather wait with the Blaugrana. Chelsea have various secret weapons which have given them the benefit over United in the exchange race for the previous Ajax prospect.Firstly, and above all, they can offer De Jong the opportunity to play Champions League football next season, though United will contend in the Europa League. Furthermore, a transition to Stamford Bridge would permit the player - who cares very little about living in Manchester - to live in the capital.
Besides, De Jong knows about the task Tuchel is embraced, which by and by has an unmistakable personality and the necessary monetary support after Todd Boehly's consortium finished their takeover of the club. This leaves the ball in Chelsea's court as they weigh up formalizing their advantage through an authority bid.
De Jong is in the United States on pre-season visit with Barcelona and fell off the seat in Wednesday's 6-0 obliteration of Inter Miami. Barca are intensely connected with Chelsea team Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso, which could likewise reinforce the Blues' expectations of marking their midfield target.
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