Tuchel interested in signing De Jong, Chelsea waiting for Barcelona to lower prices

2022-07-31 11:08

Tuchel interested in signing De Jong, Chelsea waiting for Barcelona to lower prices

Chelsea still holding off on negotiations over De Jong

LONDON -- Chelsea are reportedly pushing Barcelona to lower the price of Frenkie de Jong. Thomas Tuchel is said to be interested in improving his midfield options, following the arrivals of Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly.


Reflecting on N'Golo Kante's injury last season, Tuchel needs at least one new face in midfield. De Jong is also rumored to be one of his main targets to fill the role.

The German coach had wanted to sign De Jong when he was still in charge of the Paris Saint-Germain squad. But Barcelona's asking price is too high. Chelsea has not made an official offer for the 25-year-old player.

Quoted from Tribalfootball , Friday (29/7), the Blues are still holding back on their move to negotiate with the Blaugrana, who priced the Netherlands international for £67 million or almost Rp 1.2 trillion.

Therefore Chelsea waited until the Spanish La Liga giants lowered the price of the former Ajax player. MU actually to bring in De Jong, and their offer has been accepted by Barca. But the player insists he does not want to move to Old Trafford.






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