Chelsea ready to meet De Jong demands While Frenkie de Jong remains reluctant to leave Barcelona, Chelsea will try to assuage one of his concerns, according to The Mirror. The 25-year-old is owed around £17 million in deferred wages after signing a new deal with Barcelona and after difficulties between the player and his current club, Chelsea will make up the shortfall. Ad TransfersPSG join Fofana race, Chelsea wait on Aubameyang transfer prospects – Paper Round9 HOURS AGO Paper Round’s view: There should be concern at Chelsea that they are paying over £80m for a player who does not particularly want to be there.