Chelsea have been approached over a transfer for Frenkie de Jong (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
Chelsea are reportedly one in all a number of golf equipment which were approached a couple of potential summer season transfer for Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.
The Dutch midfielder has lower than 18 months left on his contract at Camp Nou – and rumours of a transfer away have been circulating on account of his wrestle to safe a daily spot in Hansi Flick’s beginning XI this season, in addition to his hefty wage.
De Jong, who was sidelined for the early a part of the marketing campaign on account of an ankle damage, has solely began 4 La Liga matches since making a full restoration. With fierce competitors from gamers like Pedri, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, and Marc Casado, his function within the crew has been restricted.
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Regardless of being linked with a Premier League change for a number of years, the 27-year-old could lastly make the transfer when the summer season switch window opens. Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester Metropolis, and Manchester United are all stated to have been contacted a couple of potential switch, in line with TBR Soccer.
Barcelona nonetheless desires to maintain De Jong, however along with his contract working out in 2026, however they’re additionally open about promoting him to make room on the wage invoice.
Paul Merson makes outlandish declare about Cole Palmer
In different Chelsea information, whereas the membership may make a push for De Jong, Enzo Maresca’s crew has been warned that Cole Palmer may search to go away Stamford Bridge in the event that they fail to qualify for Champions League soccer.
The England worldwide nonetheless has over eight years remaining on his contract at Chelsea, nonetheless.
The Blues’ type have received solely two of their final 10 matches, and pundit Paul Merson believes Palmer would possibly need out if their poor type continues.
“In the event that they end outdoors the Champions League this 12 months, Palmer will wish to be enjoying Champions League soccer,” Merson instructed Sky Sports activities following Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday night.
“He’s attending to the stage the place, you realize, the lad’s prime drawer, so he’ll wish to be enjoying within the Champions League. Watch this area in the event that they don’t get into the highest 5.”
