Chelsea are reportedly prepared to make Frenkie de Jong one of their highest-paid players if they can convince Barcelona to sell the midfielder in January. The Blues have been linked with the Netherlands international before, but their interest appears to…
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to offer Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong a lucrative contract if they can agree on a permanent transfer in January. According to a report by Football Insider, the Blues are willing to make the 29-year-old Netherlands international one of their highest-paid players in order to add control and veteran experience to their midfield.
A potential deal faces major challenges as Barcelona manager Hansi Flick considers De Jong an important player. Additionally, De Jong signed a contract extension last year that keeps him tied to the Spanish club until 2029, leaving Barcelona under no immediate pressure to sell.
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