Chelsea, as reported by football expert Fabrizio Romano, is ready to make a significant financial move to acquire Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, expressing a desire to spend €100 million on the player.
The club, aiming to enhance its midfield quality, sees De Jong as a key figure in challenging for the Premier League title.
The player, currently at Barcelona, has signaled his wish to leave, sparking interest not only from Chelsea but also from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, PSG, and Bayern Munich.
Erik ten Hag of Manchester United has been keen on reuniting with De Jong since 2022, and this interest persists.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal also sees the Dutchman’s skill set as a good fit for their team.
Amidst the competition, Chelsea is closely monitoring the situation, poised to make a move for the talented midfielder.
The reported €100 million fee is acknowledged as a substantial investment, and completing the deal is expected to be challenging.
Barcelona, facing financial constraints, may need to make significant sales in the upcoming transfer window.
The potential pursuit of De Jong by Chelsea introduces the possibility of a monumental swap deal.
Enzo Fernandez, said to be discontent at Chelsea according to his father, has shown interest in joining Barcelona.
Reports suggest that Chelsea and Barcelona could engage in a deal involving funds from De Jong’s departure being reinvested in securing Fernandez’s services.
While the Spanish outlet hasn’t explicitly linked the two situations, the idea of a swap deal adds complexity to the evolving transfer saga.
