Chelsea and Manchester United are keen on signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong at the end of the season.
According to a report from Spanish publication SPORT, Chelsea and Manchester United are hoping to sign Frenkie de Jong in the coming months. In fact, the Blues would be willing to pay around €100 million for the Barcelona midfielder.
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The 26-year-old Dutch international has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past as well. Manchester United reportedly agreed on a deal to sign him from Barcelona two years ago. But the player chose to continue in Spain and snubbed a move to Old Trafford.
It will be interesting to see if he is willing to move to the Premier League at the end of the season. Meanwhile, recent reports have suggested that Arsenal and Manchester City are keen on him as well.
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Chelsea have already spent a substantial amount of money on players like Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia. It would be quite surprising if they actually decided to spend €100 million on another central midfielder.
There is no doubt that Frenkie de Jong is a top-class player, and he could improve most teams in the world. However, Chelsea should have other priorities, and they should look to improve their attacking options first.
In addition, Chelsea might struggle to convince the Barcelona midfielder to join them, especially if they miss out on Champions League qualification. They are in the mid-table positions right now, and it seems highly unlikely that they will be able to secure a top four finish by the end of the season..
Manchester United have been long-time admirers of the player, and Erik ten Hag will know all about him, having worked with the player during the time together at Ajax. The Red Devils will probably have a better chance of convincing the player to join them.
The 26-year-old could be tempted to reunite with his former manager, and Manchester United are better placed to secure Champions League qualification as well. But recent reports have claimed that Barcelona are prioritising tying him to a new contract, although their financial situation might force their hand.
The Red Devils desperately need a central midfielder who can control the tempo of the game and recycle possession. They will add creativity and drive to the midfield as well. He could transform Manchester United in the middle of the park, and the Red Devils would do well to secure his signature.
