Chelsea hold a couple of potentially-pivotal advantages over Manchester United as the two sides go head-to-head for the signing of Frenkie de Jong.
The Red Devils have been linked with a move for the Barcelona star throughout the transfer window, with Erik ten Hag keen to add the former Ajax man to his midfield. Despite having previously agreed a fee with the Spanish giants, a move has stuttered as De Jong is reluctant to move to Old Trafford.
United, of course, still have time to secure the midfielder’s services with over a month remaining in the transfer window. However, a spanner in the works has been Chelsea ’s interest in De Jong - and it appears that the Blues are better placed to seal his services.
