Frenkie de Jong is reportedly preferring a move to Manchester United over Chelsea during this summer’s transfer window.
Many people continue to speculate about the future of the Dutch international, and Man United is now striving to get him to Old Trafford.
The 25-year-old is reportedly attracting interest from Chelsea as well. According to reports, new Blues owner Todd Boehly visited Barcelona to discuss possible transfers.
De Jong, though, would prefer to sign for the Red Devils over Chelsea, according to The Mirror. The midfielder is eager to reunite with former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
De Jong is not for sale, according to Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who has stated this frequently in recent days. The Catalan board intends to keep hold of him.
Manchester United are reportedly still hopeful of signing the Dutchman, with the transfer reportedly being delayed because Barcelona owes the midfielder £17 million in bonuses and postponed payments.
The Spanish giants are in a difficult situation due to their financial issues, and De Jong’s wages are set to increase at the club next term, which would cause them more difficulties moving forward. However, it is believed that De Jong’s top choice this summer is to stay at Camp Nou.
Man United is reportedly planning to pay the midfielder an upfront fee of £56.2 million, with additional money coming in through add-ons.
During his 46 appearances for Barcelona last season, the ex-Ajax player contributed with four goals and five assists.
The Dutchman’s contract at Barcelona, which is thought to want a guaranteed value of €75 million for the midfielder, still has four more years to run.
Man United had hoped that a deal would be reached for the midfielder by now, allowing him to join them on their preseason tour, but De Jong won’t be travelling with the group when they fly to Thailand on Friday.
