According to reports from Diario Sport, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester United are in the race to sign Frenkie de Jong. Among these three European giants, Manchester United is just one of the candidates looking to acquire the services of the talented Dutch midfielder and Chelsea is another serious suitor.
The Blues, led by Todd Boehly, are willing to spend up to €100 million for De Jong, cementing their reputation as one of the most active clubs in the transfer market.
Chelsea, who have already made significant moves in the market including the acquisitions of Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo, see De Jong as a valuable addition to their midfield. However, they are not alone in this fight as Paris Saint-Germain is also in the race for the Barcelona midfielder.
Frenkie’s salary, a problem
De Jong’s wage demands could be an obstacle to a potential deal, a factor that was already problematic in his contract negotiations with Barcelona. Nevertheless, player representatives are already aware of the interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and PSG.
With his current contract with Barcelona running until 2026, De Jong has been a key player for the Catalan club. Over the course of his career, he played 205 games and contributed 16 goals and 21 assists. As his 27th birthday approaches in May, his future remains uncertain and the possibility of a move away from Barcelona looms.
A possible departure of De Jong would be a significant loss for Barcelona, ​​​​which is also preparing for the departure of coach Xavi at the end of the season. As Barcelona look to extend De Jong’s contract, interested clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester United and PSG may be keeping a close eye on any developments that could open the door to his signing.