Chelsea could be preparing to hijack Manchester United’s transfer plans for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong.
That’s according to a recent report from Relevo journalist Sergio Santos, who has reported that the Red Devils’ domestic rivals are trying to scupper any potential deal currently being discussed.
💥 El Chelsea irrumpe con fuerza para fichar a Frenkie De Jong.
Con dos objetivos del Barça sobre la mesa: Marcos Alonso y Azpilicueta.
Misma negociación, operaciones independientes. Los blues, muy interesados.@Santos_Relevo ✍ @tjuanmarti pic.twitter.com/Rne1HcgUWx
— Relevo (@relevo) July 7, 2022
Santos believes Chelsea are prepared to offer the La Liga giants Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso in exchange for De Jong.
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Although the Blues are also rumoured to be considering an approach for Cristiano Ronaldo (90min), with new owner Todd Boehly trying to fill multiple staff roles, it is going to be hard for the Londoners to conclude so many high-profile signings at the same time.
Currently, in the process of finalising Raheem Sterling from Manchester City, it would be surprising, to say the least, to see Chelsea immediately turn their attention to De Jong.
Raheem Sterling accepted Chelsea as future destination weeks ago after direct talk with Tuchel – and personal terms fully agreed, he’ll be among best paid players. 🚨🔵 #CFC
Chelsea and City, set to agree final fee around £45m and then it will be completed. pic.twitter.com/he08wImBKH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 6, 2022
The Blues’ midfield isn’t really a priority position this summer either. The likes of Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante and Jorginho are all unlikely to leave, so it doesn’t really make a lot of sense for Thomas Tuchel to be targeting a midfielder that would be an expensive, and unnecessary, addition.
Barca need money, not players…
If the young boy don’t want to come to united forget him and go for Reuben neves,he’s proving premier league midfielder than de jong