CHELSEA CURRENTLY LEADING THE RACE TO SIGN FRENKIE DE JONG FROM BARCA

According to a report by The Times, Frenkie de Jong is likelier to join Chelsea if he leaves Barcelona in the summer transfer window. The Dutch midfielder is also the subject of interest from the Blues’ Premier League rivals Manchester United over a possible move this month. Frenkie de Jong has been the face of one of the defining transfer sagas of the summer. The 25-year-old does not want to leave his dream club Barcelona, especially when he is on the cusp of reaching his peak. But the Catalan giants are scouring for ways to get him off their books to lighten the wage bill and register new signings.

With Barcelona yet to register Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Jules Kounde for the 2022/23 La Liga season, balancing the books has become necessary. And de Jong is the cash cow for the Blaugrana, with several European heavyweights, including Chelsea and Manchester United, setting their sights on him. Continue reading        CHELSEA CURRENTLY LEADING THE RACE TO SIGN FRENKIE DE JONG FROM BARCA