Chelsea trying to hijack Man United deal for Frenkie de Jong (reliability: 5 stars)

Chelsea are going to give everything they can to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, claims Gerard Romero.

The Blues are ready to hijack Man United’s move for the midfielder and bring him to Stamford Bridge.

In fact, Thomas Tuchel wants to reunite De Jong with former Ajax teammate Matthijs de Ligt – a player Chelsea also wants to sign.

Chelsea have a major advantage in the race to sign the midfielder, as they guarantee Champions League football, something United can’t.

United have reportedly struck a broad agreement with Barca for De Jong, but are struggling to get a deal finalized.

The 25-year-old midfielder remains Erik ten Hag’s priority target but De Jong has repeatedly expressed his interest in staying at Barca.