Chelsea do maintain some curiosity within the potential switch of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, however they have not made any contact over the deal thus far.
The Netherlands worldwide is a high goal for Manchester United, however Chelsea do appear to be hovering within the background as effectively, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive CaughtOffside column on Substack.
“For the time being, each negotiation for Frenkie de Jong is dependent upon the participant and his contractual state of affairs with Barça. Manchester United are ready for information from the participant, Chelsea have an interest however have by no means made any presents,” Romano stated.
Thomas Tuchel might do with making some modifications in midfield this summer season, with 90min lately reporting on some doubts over whether or not Jorginho would get a brand new contract at Stamford Bridge.
De Jong may very well be a super substitute for the Italy worldwide, and one imagines the transfer to west London may be extra tempting for the 25-year-old than becoming a member of Man Utd proper now.
In contrast to United, Chelsea have Champions League soccer to supply this season, and naturally additionally they gained the competitors again in 2021.
De Jong can be taking a bit extra of of venture with a transfer to Outdated Trafford, even when it could imply being reunited along with his former Ajax supervisor Erik ten Hag.
It will likely be attention-grabbing to see how this develops, however one imagines there may very well be a chance for Chelsea to do one thing right here in the event that they resolve to step up their curiosity.
