Todd Boehly has been told how much Chelsea could have to fork out in order to sign Frenkie de Jong from under Manchester United's noses this summer. football.london understand that the west Londoners have 'liked' the idea of signing the Barcelona star for a few years now, but Thomas Tuchel faces great competition from Erik ten Hag.
The 25-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with an exit from the Camp Nou this summer, with the Spanish giants eager to solve their financial woes. Ten Hag quickly placed United at the front of the queue for the Netherlands international's signature amid a fruitful history together at Ajax, but Chelsea have now entered the frame.
According to Spanish outlet Relevo, De Jong is said to prefer a move to Stamford Bridge over Old Trafford now that the Blues have informed Barcelona of their interest. Chelsea are believed to be confident in their mission to sign the Dutchman, with Champions League qualification playing a key factor.
