Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong , who has been heavily linked with Manchester United over the course of the summer, is reportedly keen on signing for Chelsea . According to Relevo (via Reshad Rahman ), De Jong is 'more attracted' to continuing his career at Chelsea than Manchester United.
The report further stated that the 25-year-old's 'main will is to stay' at Camp Nou this summer. The news outlet also claimed in a separate report that the Blues have placed two long-term Barcelona targets on the table to facilitate a deal for the playmaker.
The players in question are defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso. Meanwhile, journalist Gerard Romero ( via Daily Express) reported that the London outfit are 'doing everything' to reunite De Jong and former Ajax teammate Matthijs de Ligt in the ongoing transfer window.
Earlier last week, the Red Devils were close to finalizing a deal for De Jong for £56 million plus add-ons, as per the Manchester Evening News. However, the deal has been stuck in limbo for a while due to differences over bonuses and personal terms.
On the other hand, Barcelona reportedly owe De Jong over £17 million in deferred salary payments after he agreed to take a pay cut during the COVID-19 pandemic, as per The Telegraph . The midfielder is seemingly reluctant to depart the club until he receives the money from the La Liga club.
De Jong, who has a contract at the Camp Nou till 2026, featured in 47 games across competitions last season, registering four goals and five assists.
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