Chelsea will have to work hard to convince Frenkie de Jong to make the switch from Barcelona if they wish to land the midfielder this summer, according to reports. The Netherlands international has been heavily linked with the Blues, but Premier League rivals Manchester United have also been chasing a move.
It comes as Thomas Tuchel looks to reinforce his squad further heading into the brand new Premier League season. The German coach has only been able to add two players so far this transfer window, leading him to hint at the need for further signings.
“But listen, it's the same players," Tuchel bemoaned after a 4-0 loss to Arsenal in pre-season. "So why should everything change? So I don't think. We will see hopefully development but at the moment we have maybe the same issues because we have the same players.”
