Barcelona have granted Chelsea a huge advantage over Manchester United in the race to sign Frenkie de Jong. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with an exit from the Camp Nou this summer, with the Spanish giants eager to solve their financial woes.
football.london understand that the west Londoners have 'liked' the idea of signing the Netherlands international for a few years now. And, while Thomas Tuchel faces great competition from Erik ten Hag for the midfielder's services, the Blues boss is confident of beating Manchester United a deal.
According to Spanish outlet Diario Sport, the Chelsea entourage would be able to convince De Jong to snub Old Trafford for Stamford Bridge on two conditions; Champions League qualification and a lucrative London lifestyle. The report adds that Barcelona prefer selling the Dutchman to Todd Boehly, as Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso have both been heavily linked with moves to the Camp Nou.
