Chelsea 'burst' into competition to sign 25-year-old Manchester United target: Reports
Manchester United face contest from Premier League rivals Chelsea in the competition to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, as per Spanish outlet Relevo.
Barcelona marked De Jong from Dutch goliaths Ajax for an underlying amount of €75 million out of 2019. The midfielder has since been a customary for the club, showing up across all contests.
Nonetheless, it arose in May that the Blaugrana could be compelled to offer De Jong because of monetary reasons. Rumored columnist Gerard Romero guaranteed that there is a 95% opportunity that the player will be offered to Manchester United.
The Red Devils have since been in discussions to obtain the Netherlands worldwide's administrations. It created the impression that the Premier League monsters were surrounding his mark towards the finish of the month before.
The exchange, however, has hit an obstacle as of late, with Barcelona president Joan Laporta demanding that De Jong isn't available to be purchased. The Dutchman is likewise supposed to be quick to remain at Camp Nou.
Manchester United now face one more obstacle in their endeavors to sign De Jong this late spring. Chelsea have 'burst' into the competition to land the previous Ajax midfielder, as indicated by the previously mentioned source.
It is actually significant that Chelsea team Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta are the subject of move interest from the Catalans. Xavi's side stay confident of marking the two full-backs this mid year.
The Blues and Barcelona could now participate in talks over the exchanges of De Jong, as well as Alonso and Azpilicueta. Be that as it may, any conceivable arrangement would be autonomous of the other, according to the report.
Do Chelsea enjoy upper hand over Manchester United?
The Red Devils have been in talks over an arrangement to sign De Jong for some time now. The possibility of rejoining with previous Ajax manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford could likewise tempt the midfielder.
Nonetheless, dissimilar to Manchester United, Chelsea can offer De Jong Champions League football next season. Playing in the European contest is a 'fundamental' prerequisite for the 25-year-old, as per Relevo columnist Toni Juanmarti.
It presently is not yet clear on the off chance that Thomas Tuchel's side can persuade De Jong to dismiss the Red Devils for a transition to Stamford Bridge. The London goliaths are yet to make a solitary marking this late spring, however will add the Dutchman to their positions soon.
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