Chelsea have made contact with Barcelona and held discussions with Frenkie de Jong’s representatives
Chelsea are in direct talks with Barcelona for midfielder Frenkie de Jong and are ‘optimistic’ about agreeing a transfer.
According to multiple reports, the Blues are frontrunners to sign the Dutch player, who appears to favour a move to Chelsea and the prospect of playing in the UEFA Champions League.
Meanwhile, the Catalan side have spent £140 million this summer despite their dire financial situation and now they have to sell De Jong in able to raise funds and register new signings Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
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However, despite all these rumours, the Dutch midfielder still prefers to remain at Barca, while De Jong is also refusing to leave the Catalan side until his settle his unpaid salary dispute is settled after he agreed to defer around €17 million in wages to help the club’s financial situation.