Manchester United have no interest in being dragged into a bidding war with Chelsea for the services of Frenkie de Jong.
The Barcelona midfielder is at the centre of a transfer battle as both Premier League clubs look to add him to their squads before the deadline later this month. United have been in talks with De Jong for months but could now be pipped to the post by the Blues, who look to have gained the upper hand in negotiations.
De Jong's proposed move to Old Trafford has been held up due to a row over £15million in unpaid wages that were deferred by the La Liga giants, who remain fraught with financial issues. But latest reports claim Chelsea are prepared to stump up that figure on top of a transfer fee in order to take the Dutchman to Stamford Bridge.
