Chelsea have been approached over a transfer for Frenkie de Jong (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
Chelsea are reportedly one among a number of golf equipment which were approached a few potential summer time 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 attributable to his wrestle to safe an everyday 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 attributable to 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 position 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 time switch window opens. Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester Metropolis, and Manchester United are all mentioned to have been contacted a few potential switch, in accordance with TBR Soccer.
Barcelona nonetheless needs to maintain De Jong, however together with his contract working out in 2026, however they’re additionally open about promoting him to make room on the wage invoice.
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Paul Merson makes outlandish declare about Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer of Chelsea may ask to go away, in accordance with Paul Merson (Photograph by Bryn Lennon/Getty Pictures)
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’ kind have received solely two of their final 10 matches, and pundit Paul Merson believes Palmer may need out if their poor kind continues.
“In the event that they end outdoors the Champions League this 12 months, Palmer will need to be taking part in Champions League soccer,” Merson advised Sky Sports activities following Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday night.
“He’s attending to the stage the place, you already know, the lad’s prime drawer, so he’ll need to be taking part in within the Champions League. Watch this house in the event that they don’t get into the highest 5.”