Chelsea news: Frenkie de Jong talks opened as Todd Boehly's transfer strategy questioned

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After months of uncertainty at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea are well and truly taking their transfer business up a notch.

New owner Todd Boehly is busy doing deals and splashing the cash, with two statement signings in Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly through the door. And the new Blues chief has even added some stars of the future in Gabriel Slonina and Charney Chukwuemeka.

But now Boehly and co's attention is turning back to the top table of European football, with Chelsea in talks to sensationally sign none other than Frenkie de Jong - Manchester United's priority target. The Blues are also keen on signing Leicester City's Wesley Fofana and Brighton & Hove Albion star Marc Cucurella.

With that in mind, here's the latest news from Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are now in talks with Barcelona to hijack Frenkie de Jong's move to Manchester United.

understands that Blues officials have held discussions with the 25-year-old's representatives and are now strong contenders to snatch him from underneath United's noses. The Red Devils have been desperate to sign De Jong since appointing manager Erik ten Hag, but the deal has stalled due to a stand-off involved unpaid wages.

Despite United and Barcelona agreeing a £63million fee, the midfielder is owed £15m. De Jong agreed to take a pay cut to help his current club through the Covid-19 pandemic, but the Dutchman wants