Chelsea Plot Shock Move For Man Utd Target Frenkie De Jong

• Chelsea Plot Shock Move For Man Utd Target Frenkie De Jong.

• Man Utd face yet another major problem in their pursuit of prime target Frenkie de Jong with Chelsea reportedly set to lodge a bid for his services.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea are reportedly plotting a shock move for Barcelona midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.

Manchester United have long been chasing the services of the midfielder but potentially have a fresh problem on their hands with Premier League rivals Chelsea entering the race.

The Red Devils have been linked with the Dutch midfielder for the vast majority of the summer transfer window with Erik ten Hag keen to be reunited with him at Old Trafford – with the pair having struck a fantastic relationship at Ajax.

Since then, De Jong has gone on to join Spanish giants Barcelona but with the Catalans’ severe financial problems, it was thought that they would be forced into a sale this summer.

United are struggling to get a deal over the line as it stands despite having agreed a fee with Barca for the midfielder’s services, a major stumbling block being a significant chunk of wages owed by the club, whilst De Jong also does not seem particularly convinced on a move to Old Trafford. He has also returned to training with the La Liga side.

Now, their hopes of sealing the services of the playmaker have been dealt a further frustrating blow with Premier League rivals Chelsea thought to have entered the race for the midfielder.

According to Spanish news outlet Relevo, his current employers Barcelona are aware that the Blues are preparing a formal offer for De Jong. They have made their interest known over the past few hours with a bid expected to be lodged.

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De Jong could potentially be the next addition in what has turned into a very busy summer for new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly. Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly have already been confirmed as new arrivals having joined from Manchester City and Napoli respectively.

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