Chelsea did not lose hope in the possibility of signing the Barcelona midfielder, Frenkie de Jongin the current summer transfer season.
The Dutch player was linked with the move to leave the Camp Nou this summer, with Manchester United and Chelsea interested in his inclusion.
and promises Manchester United It is the club closest to securing the services of the 25-year-old in the current summer transfers, but it seems that Chelsea has not given up.
And the English newspaper “Mirror” reported that the new owner of Chelsea club, Todd Bohli, dined with Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona, and discussed the story of De Jong and the possibility of his transfer to the Blues.
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She explained that despite De Jong’s desire to stay with the Blaugrana, and Manchester United’s willingness to join him, Bohli wanted to trade the situation with Laporta.
Bohli is keen on a series of signings to fulfill his promise to create a team capable of winning trophies, and when asked by a reporter why he was in Barcelona, Bohli smiled and replied: “We’re here for a meal.”