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Manchester United face yet another major problem in their pursuit of prime target Frenkie de Jong with Chelsea reportedly set to lodge a bid for his services.

The Red Devils have been linked with the Dutch midfielder for the vast majority of the summer transfer window with Erik ten Hag keen to be reunited with him at Old Trafford - with the pair having struck a fantastic relationship at Ajax.

Since then, De Jong has gone on to join Spanish giants Barcelona but with the Catalans’ severe financial problems, it was thought that they would be forced into a sale this summer.

United are struggling to get a deal over the line as it stands despite having agreed a fee with Barca for the midfielder’s services, a major stumbling block being a significant chunk of wages owed by the club, whilst De Jong also does not seem particularly convinced on a move to Old Trafford. He has also returned to training with the La Liga side.

Now, their hopes of sealing the services of the playmaker have been dealt a further frustrating blow with Premier League rivals Chelsea thought to have entered the race for the midfielder.

According to