Frenkie de Jong may be available to Chelsea, according to the most recent rumors. This is according to Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Laporta has reportedly told the Blues that De Jong is available, though, according to CBS Sports. The Barcelona president has “encouraged” even the Londoners to make an offer for the former Ajax midfielder.
After seeing the midfield openly reject rumors of a transfer to Manchester United, Chelsea is adamant they won’t make a formal bid until they can ascertain whether or not the 25-year-old would truly be interested in a switch to Stamford Bridge.
Barcelona and United have both made De Jong offers totaling €85 million, but it is still unknown if the playmaker and United will be able to come to an agreement to finalize the deal.