Chelsea and Manchester United are anticipated to make a number of new additions this summer time and as they’ve executed prior to now, the Premier League giants may each lock horns for some mutual targets. With both membership anticipated to usher in a midfielder this yr, Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has emerged on their radars.
Todo Fichajes (h/t 90min) has reported that the Blues and the Purple Devils are set to battle it out for the Dutch worldwide’s companies with Barca keen to entertain gives for him. Because the Catalans look to steadiness their books, there’s a perception that one in every of their greatest paid gamers may very well be allowed to depart for as little as £17 million, a really enticing worth for his events.
Admittedly, De Jong must settle for a pay lower on his yearly wage packet of over £21 million at Barcelona however with Hansi Flick beginning to desire the energetic and bodily stronger La Masia graduates in his midfield, the previous Ajax Amsterdam star may very well be open to a problem within the Premier League, six years after becoming a member of the Blaugrana.
CL qualification set to be very important for each golf equipment
Frenkie de Jong was one of many world’s greatest midfielders at Ajax Amsterdam however at Barcelona, he has did not reside as much as the billing. He was described as a ‘spectacular’ participant by former teammate Sergio Busquets and with a big chunk of his profession nonetheless forward of him, the 27-year-old may very well be a fruitful funding for Chelsea and Manchester United for simply £17 million.
Of their bid to signal De Jong, nevertheless, it is important that they’re within the Champions League. Man United are probably two video games away from reaching the competitors by advantage of profitable the Europa League whereas Chelsea can guarantee passage into subsequent season’s European Cup by claiming all factors up for seize within the Premier League within the subsequent 4 video games with out counting on different outcomes.
De Jong’s magnificence on the ball and technicality can be an thrilling addition to the Premier League which has largely been dominated by physicality in addition to tempo lately. It will likely be attention-grabbing to see if the participant prefers becoming a member of United, one in every of his long term admirers, or Chelsea, who can provide him a wage as near what he at the moment attracts at Barca.
