Chelsea and Manchester United appear eager to further bolster their respective midfield options, and Frenkie de Jong could be at the centre of a bidding war. The 26-year-old was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer but an exit from Barcelona failed to materialise.
Last year, football.london understood that the Blues had liked the idea of signing De Jong. It's said that Chelsea were once confident of securing his signature following talks with the Netherlands international, but he decided to stay put at the Camp Nou.
A major factor which fuelled speculation that De Jong would leave was a dispute in wages between player and club. The Dutchman is yet to reach an agreement on a new contract with Barcelona, casting an element of doubt over his future in Catalonia.
