Frenkie de Jong has been one of the most sought-after players in the transfer market this summer. But after months of speculation, many now expect him to remain at Camp Nou, especially with Barcelona finding it difficult to force him out of the club....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Manchester United had been primarily linked with a move for de Jong earlier in the summer. But de Jong resisted all attempts to lure him to Old Trafford, as he was simply not interested in leaving Barcelona. The lack of Champions League football did not help Man United’s cause either.
However, according to Gerard Romero, there has been a fresh twist in de Jong’s transfer saga, with Chelsea coming up with a lucrative bid in an attempt to lure him to Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have been pursuing the midfielder for quite a while now, with Thomas Tuchel identifying him as a perfect long-term replacement for someone like N’Golo Kante.
At the age of 31, Kante is nearing the final phase of his career while his current contract also expires at the end of the season. It has accentuated the need for a new midfielder, with de Jong fitting the bill perfectly due to his experience and technical prowess.
As per Romero, Chelsea have lodged an offer of around €18 million per year in an attempt to convince de Jong to join the Premier League giants in these final days of the transfer market.
For the majority of the summer, the salary was thought to be the main deterrent behind de Jong’s desire to move away from Barcelona. He is on a lucrative package at Camp Nou, with the club also owing him a fortune on deferred salaries.
But it appears Chelsea want to turn the tide by offering him a lucrative contract and giving him the opportunity to move away from Barcelona, especially amid growing discontent between the player and the fans.
