Player’s agent arrives in London as Chelsea set to hijack Man Utd top transfer target
Chelsea supporters have been impatiently waiting for their team to make moves throughout the summer transfer window, but it now seems as though things are heating up. According to football london, Raheem Sterling’s personal conditions have been agreed upon, and he will be the first acquisition of the transfer window.
Additionally, it is also believed that negotiations to obtain a return for defender Nathan Ake from Manchester City are advanced. However, Thomas Tuchel aims to increase his ranks even further, so the task is unlikely to end there.
Frenkie de Jong, a midfielder for Barcelona who has been linked with moves to both Manchester United and the Blues, might be one of the newcomers. Given that Jorginho and N’Golo Kante are both entering the final year of their contracts, the Netherlands international may be Tuchel’s long-term center-field alternative.
According to the links, the de Jong agent is currently in London, according to Spanish journalist Manu Sainz. Despite Chelsea’s interest, the trip is intended to meet with the Red Devils. However, Todd Boehly, the new owner of the Blues, may use his location in the capital to his advantage by interfering with the negotiations.
According to reports, the 25-year-old would prefer a transfer to Old Trafford where he could rejoin former manager Erik ten Hag from his Ajax days. Former Arsenal player Jack Wilshere asserted to TalkSPORT that United needed de Jong more than Chelsea did.
“Man United need him more than Chelsea need him. I think he’s a great player, I watch him a lot. He’s very comfortable and silky on the ball, I think he would suit England, actually. He’s a bit like Pirlo but he’s got the ability to glide past players.”
However, It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will try and hijack the move following Todd Boehly’s meeting in Barcelona.