Frenkie de Jong transfer can mean three things for Chelsea, Jorginho, Declan Rice and Man United

It looks like Frenkie de Jong could gift Barcelona with a move away to Chelsea. The Catalans have not been shy of telling their Dutch midfielder to leave the club after months of pursuing a move to Manchester United. Erik ten Hag would like a reunion with the former Ajax player but de Jong just does not want to budge.

Rumours have now crept up indicating that the 25-year-old wouldn't actually mind a move to Chelsea if the Blues came knocking. Chelsea fans are elated by the idea of stealing a transfer target from one of their rivals; however, the question is - is Frenkie de Jong the right fit for Thomas Tuchel's team right now? There are a number of ways that the Blues could line up next season with their new signings. Reports even suggest a back 4 may be on the cards too.

In a midfield three there will be enough room to keep squad members happy, but a midfield 2 makes life more difficult for the Chelsea manager. A move for de Jong means three things, congestion in midfield, a perfect understudy for Jorginho and an indication that Declan Rice is no longer a target.

Jorginho is often praised for his technical ability in midfield. His eagle-eyed passing skills set him aside from the rest. He's proven to be Tuchel's most favoured player since the manager's arrival in midfield so there is no doubt that he will have a pivotal role to play in next season's campaign. A midfield duo containing Jorginho and Frenkie de Jong would undoubtedly be technically sound. With his elite distribution from deep and sharp ball control, he already brings something different to the current selection of players in the team. As great as a technical link-up sounds, it probably wouldn't be the most sustainable regime which is why a midfield three