Manchester United have been informed that Frenkie de Jong would 'rather sign for Chelsea' as ex-Premier League manager Harry Redknapp lifted the lid on a conversation he had with a key figure involved in that prospective move from Barcelona.
De Jong, 25, remains a priority target for Erik ten Hag after United snapped-up Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez earlier in the summer. Their ongoing push for De Jong has not been plain-sailing, though, despite the clubs agreeing a deal in principle.
United are frustrated by the delays and talks over the Netherlands international date back three months. Deferred wages owed to the player are understood to have caused the stumbling block, while Chelsea have since emerged as rivals for the player's signature.
