Chelsea and Manchester United are well-placed to sign Frenkie de Jong, with Barcelona considering selling the Dutch midfielder.
According to a report by Football Insider, Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in Frenkie de Jong. The two Premier League heavyweights are well-placed to sign the 26-year-old midfielder, with Barcelona mulling over cashing in on him in the summer transfer window due to the never-ending financial issues.
The Rise and Rise of Frenkie de Jong
Frenkie de Jong has been one of the best midfielders in the world since his days with Ajax. But he has taken his game up several notches since joining Barcelona in a deal worth around £65 million in July 2019. But the last few transfer windows have witnessed speculation surrounding the Dutch midfielder.
The 26-year-old remains a pivotal figure for Barcelona but has had to fight for his future with the club. He has been exceptional in his 23 appearances across all competitions thus far this term, finding the back of the net once. But Barcelona might cash in on de Jong in the summer transfer window.
The latest update contradicts earlier suggestions that Barcelona had been prioritising tying the Netherlands’ international to a new contract. Meanwhile, Frenkie de Jong has no shortage of prospective suitors, with several Premier League bigwigs keen on signing him. Chelsea and Manchester United are eager to secure his services.
Chelsea, Manchester United Want Frenkie de Jong
Chelsea’s interest in de Jong is surprising, considering they signed nearly half a dozen midfielders in 2023. So, it is difficult to envisage how the Dutch midfielder will fit into the scheme of things, although he will elevate the levels at Stamford Bridge. So, the Barcelona midfielder is a viable target for Chelsea.
As for Manchester United, the Red Devils hold a long-standing interest in the 26-year-old. Erik ten Hag has been keen on reuniting with his compatriot at Old Trafford for nearly two years. So, it is hardly surprising that Frenkie de Jong remains on Manchester United’s radar. And the Red Devils and the Blues are well-placed to sign the Barcelona midfielder.
The report suggests Barcelona might cash in on the Dutchman in the summer transfer window. The Blaugrana can recoup more than the £65 million they paid to secure de Jong’s services half a decade ago, potentially making him the club’s cash cow. But the player is not interested in leaving Barcelona, meaning Chelsea and Manchester United might still have a tall order landing him.
