Chelsea have been told to refocus their efforts on signing Casemiro or Rodri as Todd Boehly closes in on a deal for Frenkie de Jong. The Barcelona star has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer and, while the Blues seem best positioned to sign the midfielder, Thomas Tuchel has been encouraged to set his sights on an alternative deal.
football.london understands that the west Londoners have liked the idea of signing the Netherlands international for a few years now. And, while the German faces great competition from Erik ten Hag for the 25-year-old's signature, Tuchel is confident of beating Manchester United to a deal.
It's said that Chelsea have entered talks with De Jong as the Blues boss looks to arm his side with more creativity in midfield. However, there is currently no agreement in place, leaving scope for Tuchel to acknowledge his latest transfer advice.
