Chelsea are monitoring a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong this summer, according to reports. It comes amid heavy interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United.
The Netherlands international may be able to add much-needed depth and long-term security to the middle third for Thomas Tuchel. The German coach has already faced the reality of losing two first-team midfielders and could see something similar next summer.
That’s because both Jorginho and N’Golo Kante enter their final 12-months under contract with the Blues. Discussing their future, the manager said: “Nobody wants that with big players and important players nowadays. It's a wish as a coach that we solve this in the summer in any way, that we solve it and it's clear where the journey is and what the decision is. Yes, this is the wish.”
