Chelsea are lining up a swoop for Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona amid interest from Manchester United.
According to SPORT, the Blues are prepared to submit a bid to secure the services of the Dutchman in the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old midfielder is also a target for Manchester United, but he does not want to move to Old Trafford.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for the Premier League champions Manchester City.
De Jong’s future is the subject of much speculation, with Manchester United said to be interested to bring him to Old Trafford this summer.
A figure of £51m would allegedly convince the Catalan giants to sell the 25-year-old midfielder due to their financial problems.
Manchester United are ready to pounce for Barcelona attacker Frenkie de Jong by making a £47m bid, according to El Nacional.
The 24-year-old has been strongly linked with a move away from Camp Nou, as the Catalan giants attempt to raise funds to improve their squad during the winter transfer window.