Chelsea have a real curiosity in clinching the switch of Barcelona midfielder and Manchester United goal Frenkie de Jong, however a deal could be difficult.
The Netherlands worldwide faces an unsure future at Barca, however it’s not but clear if we’ll be seeing him depart the Nou Camp as he seemingly stays decided to remain.
That’s in accordance with Fabrizio Romano in his newest exclusive CaughtOffside column on Substack, with the Italian reporter explaining the reality behind the De Jong to Chelsea hyperlinks, in addition to the way it may have an effect on Manchester Metropolis.
Addressing the De Jong rumours, Romano wrote: “Chelsea have been occupied with Frenkie de Jong for weeks, however they know that Man United have an settlement with Barcelona, and in addition that Frenkie as of at the moment has no plans to depart Spain.
“Thus far, De Jong stays on the identical concept – so Chelsea won’t submit provides till they know that Frenkie has totally different concepts.”
Romano provides that Chelsea stay eager to tie N’Golo Kante all the way down to a brand new contract regardless of the De Jong curiosity, whereas the previous Ajax man’s departure might pave the best way for contemporary curiosity from Barca in Man Metropolis star Bernardo Silva.
“Bernardo Silva is a precedence goal for Barcelona nevertheless it hinges on Frenkie de Jong’s future – a deal is just attainable if the previous Ajax man leaves,” he defined.
“Up to now, it’s not even a negotiation with Man Metropolis, only a Barca concept linked to Frenkie’s future. And it gained’t be simple as a result of Pep Guardiola wish to maintain Bernardo in Manchester.”
