Chelsea are reportedly on course to hijack Manchester United's move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong this summer.
According to journalist David Ornstein, the Blues are attempting to make at least a couple more signings before the transfer window slams shuton September 1.
Thomas Tuchel's side are believed to be keen to sign Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella from Brighton & Hove Albion and have reportedly offered over £50 million for the 23-year-old. In a shocking turn of events, the west London club are also in talks with Barcelona for midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who is also on Manchester United's radar.
As per The Express, Manchester United have been seriously pursuing the Dutchman. The club are eager to sign a replacement for Paul Pogba, who left Old Trafford after the expiration of his contract on June 30. Former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag is keen to reunite with De Jong at United.
Chelsea could, however, hijack Manchester United's move. The Blues possess a couple of aging midfielders in Jorginho and N'Golo Kante, who are in their thirties and have entered the final year of their respective contracts.
Thomas Tuchel's side will therefore be keen to sign long-term replacements for the duo. Frenkie de Jong's passing, vision, and technical ability make him the ideal replacement for Jorginho at Stamford Bridge.
Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong prefers move to Chelsea over Manchester United
As per David Ornstein [via Utd District], Manchester United have reached an agreement with Barcelona over a €85 million transfer fee for Frenkie de Jong. However, the midfielder is yet to accept a move to Old Trafford.
On the other hand, former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has revealed that he has been told that De Jong would prefer to join the London-based club over Manchester United.
The Blues will be able to offer him the chance to play Champions League football next season. Thomas Tuchel's side have also signed two top quality players in the form of Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly.
SolitarySoul
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qualify for champions league or not man u is bigger than Chelsea so stop acting as if no big club has never played europa league
you're Hurt? [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
doecemnuyz
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ngorokante whit for u
Tescdkmrtu
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man united must just consider to sign Fabian rulz from Napoli, rather than wasting time on chasing frenkie de jong like he's going play alone.
lupailrtz
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De Jong is damn good, but his weekly wage is too much. He must agree to a salary cut to enjoy UCL football again.
cuzdeiklru
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I will be happy for Chelsea to buy the overrated player-de jong if they can
Yukbruy
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United don't afford spending such an amount for such player, he is just a single player like the other, don't make him so special. It is just because man United is not in champion league , go, go De Jong go , you are not bigger than United, United is bigger than you.
kingbrazil2020
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Chelsea can’t pay what Man U can both to club and player.
can't or won't??
Jakcdloptz
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let Chelsea jong is a good player
chrisnie
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try to qualify first for the Next UCL [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
qualify for champions league or not man u is bigger than Chelsea so stop acting as if no big club has never played europa league
Kkrexuke
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good luck.
dragon5555
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Chelsea is not hijacking the deal but it's De Jong that prefers another club to Manchester United.. He may not even land in Stamford bridge ...
kounde preferred barca to chelsea
Rawemnopy
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Chelsea and Barca are real vultures in this transfer window.. goodluck to them.
fihacepy
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Chelsea will not pay 85m for a midfielder now. I mean now… they have the striker position which is a priority and then Fofana and Cucurella to spend on… they have Kante and Jorginho. Bringing in a midfielder without selling one will be another set back…
Phil82011
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WTF AF Breaking news: “ Barcelona in direct negotiations with FDJ”
vuoabnuz
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all the best blues, get him so that Ten hag learns that there are other players around, he is such a useless coach for only thinking about De Jong
vabdklnty
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football107
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R u the one to pay him?
hes giving hes opinion like you
football107
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If you don't beat them join them Chelsea have learned a lot hijacking like F.C.B....Much love culers 💙❤💙❤💙for teaching Chelsea
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Which things you Smoking ?
Woueklmos
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Maybe united is too big for him and a move to a smaller club like chelsea would suit him better
small club? Chelsea? man u must be drunk
Woueklmos
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Chelsea is
far better than man Utd in recent years tbh, man Utd is little overated I don't think they ever gonna reach their prime
Woueklmos
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You make me laugh n that's good, I like it n tell me how many times have they won the EPL in the last 20 years.
Chelsea is
fourthorty430
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Chelsea is not hijacking the deal but it's De Jong that prefers another club to Manchester United.. He may not even land in Stamford bridge ...
sedilnors
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This is good news, I am a United fan but don’t want him in my club, his wages bill is too much.
R u the one to pay him?
Cekabnpsz
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avery body needs a better home, so D Jong will be happy with his being a Chelsea player, Ok?
kioanortz
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Barcelona have signed lots of Chelsea target and it would be fair if they are selling De Jong sell it to Chelsea 😂
Boycomzy
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If you don't beat them join them Chelsea have learned a lot hijacking like F.C.B....Much love culers 💙❤💙❤💙for teaching Chelsea
Bubacmnt
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And Chelsea have been a better club than Man U for the past 20 years
You make me laugh n that's good, I like it n tell me how many times have they won the EPL in the last 20 years.
Beautifulboy
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And Chelsea have been a better club than Man U for the past 20 years
Tell that to £450k a week wage Man U wanna pay him.[Crylaugh]
SolitarySoul
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Maybe united is too big for him and a move to a smaller club like chelsea would suit him better
try to qualify first for the Next UCL [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Beautifulboy
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Chelsea can’t pay what Man U can both to club and player.
Yezceklsu
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He is afraid of Manchester United reputation n Chelsea will suit him as he is a small club player. That's why Barca don't want him.
And Chelsea have been a better club than Man U for the past 20 years
SolitarySoul
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He is afraid of Manchester United reputation n Chelsea will suit him as he is a small club player. That's why Barca don't want him.
big club with No UCL qualification so....FDJ wants to play for ManU? [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
SamiEthioMale
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I don't want him to see in United shirt him
Bubacmnt
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He is afraid of Manchester United reputation n Chelsea will suit him as he is a small club player. That's why Barca don't want him.
miodeksu
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Tuchel the car hijack
Blueocean
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Once bitten twice shy! Chelsea is no more shy of hijacking players from other clubs’ clutches. New normal, no one needs scouts anymore.
Hidadoprs
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Maybe united is too big for him and a move to a smaller club like chelsea would suit him better
Shockdee1
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This is good news, I am a United fan but don’t want him in my club, his wages bill is too much.
EdenHazard01
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But the wage he receives per week at Barcelona is outrageous and not sustainable for any wise club. Please leave him alone Chelsea, there are better options elsewhere...
GGMUSTAR
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Chelsea after been hijacked, are now becoming the hijackers 😆 🤣 😂.
That’s life for you Typical life situation 😹 experience will change you 😹😹
Suoelmntz
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Exactly bcox he doesn’t want to play Europa league oo
sesbdnpsyz
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Am a Man United fan. I don't support the idea of endless pursuit of a player that is not interested in playing for Man United.Man United coach is behaving as if F. De Jong is the only versatile midfielder in the world of football. I support his desire to play for Chelsea .
Oiram1979
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Chelsea after been hijacked, are now becoming the hijackers 😆 🤣 😂.
Reddlruyz
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man u must leave that guy and focus on other midfielder because that guy doesn't want to come to man u