Chelsea have been handed a huge boost over Manchester United in the race to sign Frenkie de Jong. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with an exit from Barcelona amid the Spanish giants' ongoing financial troubles.
football.london understand that the west Londoners have liked the idea of signing the Netherlands international for a few years now. And, while Thomas Tuchel faces great competition from Erik ten Hag for the Dutchman's signature, the Blues boss is confident of beating the Red Devils to a deal as he looks to arm his side with more creativity in midfield.
It's said that Chelsea have entered talks with De Jong, though no agreement is currently in place. With a move away from the Camp Nou on the cards, the midfielder has told team-mates in the dressing room that he’d rather pen a deal at Stamford Bridge than Old Trafford, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.
