Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong refuses to rule out Chelsea move despite rejecting Manchester United – Paper Round

Chelsea to hijack Man Utd’s De Jong deal? Spanish media outlet Sport reveal that Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is open to joining Chelsea this summer. The Netherlands international has reportedly already rejected Manchester United for multiple reasons. De Jong wants has no interest in living in Manchester, believes the Red Devils are an “erratic” club and – most importantly – wants to compete in the Champions League.

The 25-year-old ideally wants to stay at Barcelona but if the club makes him leave, he would be open to living in London and competing for trophies with Chelsea. Ad/> /> TransfersChelsea pip Barca to Kounde signing by sending duo to Camp Nou – Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 22:14 Paper Round’s view: Manchester United fans don’t want to hear this… but they are just not as desirable as they once were. The club have been a bit of a mess for nearly 10 years now and De Jong even recognises this as he reportedly views them as “erratic”.

There’s no Champions League football, which is probably a huge factor for a player like De Jong. But realistically, there’s no silverware on the horizon. Let's be honest… if Manchester City wanted De Jong, he would suddenly have an interest in moving to Manchester.

But only if it was for the club who are winning trophies — not the red half… Read the full story Chelsea line up Kounde alternative Chelsea are ready with alternative transfer targets in case their move for Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde falls through. The Standard report that the west London club have identified RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol as a back-up option, should they fail to sign either Kounde or Paris Saint-Germain’s Presnel Kimpembe. Leipzig are currently unwilling to entertain any negotiations for