07 Jul 2022 12:35:55
Hi Ed002,

Sorry to bother you but social media suggesting Chelsea now very keen on De Jong.

Any truth to these rumours please?

Thanks as always for any response.

{Ed002's Note - Frenkie de Jong (CM) Tolisso upgrade for Bayern Munich but Barcelona don't want to sell although if a significant offer (perhaps €90M) were made, their financial situation would mean they would have to consider it. There is a chance that a deal involving Lewandowski and cash could see something happen. During discussions between Barcelona and Chelsea, options for a number of players were discussed but Chelsea do not again want protracted negotiations which led nowhere over another player last summer - they may make a take it or leave it offer including a player or perhaps two. Manchester City may provide another solution using Laporte or Silva as part of the deal - and don't be surprised if PSG switch their attention to him but have preferred targets. Manchester United did switch their attention to de Jong but have failed to make an acceptable offer to Barcelona - and it would be a hard sell for MU without Champions League, although no doubt having a coach he knows well will help. Manchester United are still talking to Barcelona about the player but at some point will revert to other ideas. And he could yet stay where he is.}

1.) 07 Jul 2022
07 Jul 2022 12:53:27
Thanks for the swift reply Ed002 - always good to know what’s really going on.

2.) 07 Jul 2022
07 Jul 2022 16:26:58
I think the fact he's owed £17m by Barcelona may have a bearing on his transfer. he wants it before he leaves.

3.) 07 Jul 2022
07 Jul 2022 19:04:41
I think its just another click bait. Chelsea is linked to ~15 players since the takeover.

And just to mention the few, Sterling, Raphinha and De Ligt, which are all above 50mil.

4.) 07 Jul 2022
07 Jul 2022 20:48:45
Guy asked you about Chelsea interest in De Jong and you copy your comment from long time ago that includes City, Bayern, Man Utd and Chelsea. Things change over time probably. Why don't you just answer his question about Chelsea?

{Ed002's Note - It is not the same.}

5.) 07 Jul 2022
07 Jul 2022 21:04:45
Thanks Ed002 for all that you do and share. Has there been any indication where FDJ would like to go if he decides to leave Barca?

{Ed002's Note - No.}

6.) 07 Jul 2022
07 Jul 2022 23:15:41
Tha k you ED2 for thw I sight, its much appreciated on this forum.