Manchester United have accepted Chelsea's transfer challenge, with the Premier League rivals battling it out to sign Frenkie de Jong. The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with an exit from Barcelona this summer as the Spanish giants continue to seek a solution to their ongoing financial woes.
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 midfielder's signature, the Blues boss is confident of beating United to a deal.
Todd Boehly was pictured going out for a meal in Barcelona last week amid the Blues ongoing business with the Spanish giants. Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso have both been heavily linked with moves to the Camp Nou, meanwhile, Ousmane Dembele and Frenkie de Jong have both been subject to interest from Chelsea.
