De Jong

Chelsea are making it clear – in the public, at least – that they are doing all they can to gazzump United's bid to sign the Netherlands midfielder. Romano adds ...

Chelsea are making it clear – in the public, at least – that they are doing all they can to gazzump United’s bid to sign the Netherlands midfielder. Romano adds that the decision is up to the player himself – Chelsea or United? In his recent Caught Offside newsletter, Fabrizio Romano claims that Chelsea are prepared to pay whatever it takes to sign Frenkie de Jong this summer.

Chelsea are confident they have beaten Manchester United to Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong but they still need to persuade the Netherlands ...

The Mirror says efforts to bring France international Adrien Rabiot to Old Trafford have stalled over wage demands. — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT)August 10, 2022 Chelsea are confident they have beaten Manchester United to Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong but they still need to persuade the Netherlands international to leave Spain, according to the Times. The 25-year-old reportedly wants to stay with the LaLiga club – but if he is forced to move the paper says he is thought to prefer the opportunity to play Champions League football with the Blues.

FRENKIE DE JONG continues to be a top target for Manchester United and Chelsea amid uncertainty over his Barcelona future.

However, the Netherlands international wants to stay in Catalonia despite a reluctance to take a pay cut. Both Manchester United and Chelsea are keen on signing the 25-year-old before the transfer window shuts on September 1. De Jong and his fiancee went to Mexico for their holidays shortly after the 25-year-old had starred for the Netherlands in their 3-2 Nations League win over Wales. Amid the uncertainty over De Jong’s future, his fiancee Mikky has now taken to social media to share images of herself with the player. Chelsea, however, have registered their own interest over the past week and think they are now frontrunners in the race to land the 25-year-old. FRENKIE DE JONG continues to be a top target for Manchester United and Chelsea amid uncertainty over his Barcelona future.

Chelsea are ramping up their transfer business as they close in on a double swoop of Frenkie de Jong and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona with ...

De Jong was one of four players to pen new contracts at that time alongside Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, Gerard Pique and Clement Lenglet. Pique has this week accepted a fresh salary reduction with the club while midfielder Sergio Busquets is restructuring his contract. While United have an initial fee in place with the Catalan club over a transfer, which would reunite De Jong with his former Ajax boss Ten Hag, no final agreement is yet in place for a move. It comes amid a protracted saga over De Jong with both Manchester United and the Blues pursuing a transfer.

Manchester United have been pursuing a move for De Jong for most of the summer transfer window, but Erik ten Hag looks set to have missed out on his top ...

But as the summer progressed, De Jong's reluctance to link back up with Ten Hag became clear to see. Midfield is one of the major areas of weakness in Ten Hag's squad, with starting pair Fred and Scott McTominay coming in for strong criticism following the defeat to Brighton on Sunday. De Jong had been Erik ten Hag 's top target for the summer window, with Barcelona keen to move him off their wage bill.

A transfer is "more likely" than a stay at Barcelona for Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong this summer, according to Ben Jacobs.

“Barca billing this as a straight choice between De Jong taking a pay cut or leaving. “Chelsea pushing on the player side. As reported, Chelsea optimistic of an €80m+ deal but waiting on De Jong decision.

Chelsea are willing to match Man Utds agreed £72m bid for Barcelona midfielder De Jong; Aubameyang only left Chelseas London rivals Arsenal in January; ...

Central midfield has been a priority position all summer for United, who have a broad agreement in principle for the signing of Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Signing both Rabio and De Jong has not been ruled out. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Aubameyang moved to Barcelona on a free transfer from Arsenal in January. He has three years left on his contract. Barcelona want him to stay but only if he agrees to take a significant pay cut and accept a £6m settlement for his deferred wages. Last week they signed 18-year-old midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa in a £20m deal. Leicester do not want to sell Fofana but they would find it difficult to turn down an offer close to £80m.

Gary Neville reveals what he believes could be the most "embarrassing" outcome of the Man United Frenkie de Jong saga that has gone on.

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Mikky Kiemeney posted a video of the couple in Frenkie Jong's car and wakesurfing with the caption: "Meanwhile... living our best life," suggesting the ...

Read More Read More She added alongside the clip: "Found another gem in Catalunya."

There are two teams who would give an arm and a leg to have Frenkie De Jong as their player. And there is one team who want Frenkie De Jong to give an arm ...

There are two teams who would give an arm and a leg to have Frenkie De Jong as their player. For now, FDJ camp remain clear that they don’t intend to move— Samuel Marsden (@samuelmarsden) August 11, 2022 Because nothing says we love you than a bit of legal action, right?

The former United midfielder insists the Dutch international would 'already' be a Red Devils player if the legendary Scottish manager was at the helm at Old ...

You think, you get Rabiot done, if you get Frenkie de Jong in there, all of a sudden Man United look quite decent in the middle of the park.' But it’s not about individuals, it has to be about the team.' 'The Frenkie de Jong saga has been, again, a bit of a circus. The former England captain said: 'Back in the day, Frenkie de Jong would've gone to Manchester United without a doubt. 'I think McTominay needs someone like that, maybe one or two in there, just to give him a bit of support. If Man United want a player, they go bang, bang, bang and he's there within two days doing his medical.

Former Manchester United midfielder and current Reading manager Paul Ince has criticised the Red Devils' failure to strengthen in the transfer market this ...

It shows you that the club, as big as it is globally and financially, these players are saying no." You think, you get Rabiot done, if you get Frenkie De Jong in there, all of a sudden Man United look quite decent in the middle of the park. "But, back in the day, Frenkie De Jong would’ve gone to Manchester United without a doubt. But it’s not about individuals, it has to be about the team. The fact that initially he wanted to stay at Barcelona, I can understand. "I think McTominay needs someone like that, maybe one or two in there, just to give him a bit of support.

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson would be furious with the club's current inability to land transfer targets for current Old Trafford ...

I'm sure Sir Alex is not happy with the current situation at the club." United have agreed to an initial £15million fee to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot but that deal is stalling over the Frenchman's wage demands. Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba were among a glut of first-team exits from the club this summer while Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave United just one year after his return to Old Trafford.

FRENKIE DE JONG's future is likely to be decided over the coming days amid interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.

The Blues are also thought to be keen on signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barca this summer, so it may be in their best interests to keep relations sweet with Laporta. But De Jong's camp have told the two clubs not to do so amid a feeling that it would only hinder proceedings. That presents a problem for Laporta as La Blaugrana are currently unable to register their new signings due to a lack of space on the wage bill.

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson would be furious with the club's current inability to land transfer targets for current Old Trafford ...

I'm sure Sir Alex is not happy with the current situation at the club." United have agreed to an initial £15million fee to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot but that deal is stalling over the Frenchman's wage demands. Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba were among a glut of first-team exits from the club this summer while Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave United just one year after his return to Old Trafford.

Frenkie de Jong's future remains in doubt, with Barcelona trying to persuade the Netherlands international to take a pay cut and two rival clubs after his ...

"He has offers but we want him to stay and he wants to stay too." If De Jong does stay at Barcelona this summer, he is likely to be hit by a substantial loss of expected earnings. "He is a Barca player of great quality and we want him to stay," said Laporta on Sunday night. As such, he has received an automatic salary increase at a time when Barcelona need to make cuts. De Jong has been a key part of Barcelona's side since he joined from Ajax three years ago, making 140 appearances to date. The Netherlands international, 25, is in the middle of a tough dispute over his contract.

The former Red Devils midfielder claimed that Barcelona's Dutch international midfield star would already be at Old Trafford if Sir Alex Ferguson was still ...

But it’s not about individuals, it has to be about the team.” “Back in the day, Frenkie de Jong would’ve gone to Manchester United without a doubt. “I think McTominay needs someone like that, maybe one or two in there, just to give him a bit of support.

All your latest Chelsea headlines on Friday with updates on Frenkie de Jong, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Christian Pulisic.

It's said that the Blues are prepared to offer the Giallorossi a straight-swap deal which sees Christian Pulisic go the other way. And, it's said that Chelsea have entered talks with the 25-year-old as the Blues boss looks to arm his side with more creativity in midfield. It's said that Barcelona expect a decision from the Dutchman imminently.