Chelsea practically agree 67.4m+ fee, ready to seal £260,000-a-week deal to beat Man Utd to signing
Manchester United are set to suffer the biggest defeat in the transfer window with Chelsea closing in on signing Ten Hag’s primary midfield target, Frenkie de Jong.
As per today’s version of Sport (news image provided below), the Blues have practically agreed a fee with Barcelona worth more than 80 million euros (67.4m+) in fixed fee and bonuses to hire the services of the Dutchman...TAP..TO.CONTINUE READING.
A week back, the Stamford Bridge outfit communicated to Barca their total dedication to completing the signing of the former Ajax man.
In the last few hours, they moved in with a forceful proposal and are close to reaching full agreement with the Blaugrana. In doing so, they would overtake Man Utd’s offer.
The Catalan media outlet claim that the only thing left now is to convince De Jong to join Chelsea. The 25-year-old knows that he needs to take a final decision soon,
It is stated that a few days ago, he had no idea that he had no idea that he would be leaving for London but he understands that perhaps that is the best solution for all parties.
Sport claim Chelsea are ready to put everything on the table to convince him sign for Thomas Tuchel’s team. They are ready to seal a contract that will make earn as much as he earns at Barcelona i.e. around £260,000-a-week (El Pais).
It seems that Man Utd have lost the race to sign De Jong because the Blues can offer Champions League football. The Old Trafford faithful may have to settle for Adrien Rabiot.
