Chelsea have been given a monumental boost in their transfer pursuit of Frenkie de Jong as Man United have identified a transfer alternative to the Barcelona star and started talks for a former Thomas Tuchel favourite.
On the same day that the Red Devils fell to a home defeat on the opening weekend of the 2022/23 Premier League campaign at the hands of Brighton, De Jong was busy putting in a masterclass of a performance in Barcelona's pre-season against Mexican outfit Club Universidad Nacional (UNAM).
The need for midfield reinforcements at Old Trafford has only been amplified for manager Erik ten Hag following a poor showing from Scott McTominay and Fred against Graham Potter's side. Amid the stalemate situation for the Barcelona midfielder, United have turned their attentions elsewhere with the knowledge that Chelsea could be the 25-year-old's preference if he was persuaded to leave the Camp Nou this summer.
