Chelsea are prepared to match Manchester United's agreed £72 million deal for Barcelona midfielder De Jong; Aubameyang just recently left Arsenal to Barcelona. Chelsea are optimistic about acquiring Leicester's Wesley Fofana and have offered £12 million for Inter Milan's Cesar Casadei.
Manchester United agreed £72 million to sign De Jong last month, but he is due £17 million in delayed pay and will not depart until he is paid. Barcelona wants him to stay, but only if he agrees to take a significant pay cut and accept a £6m settlement for his deferred wages.
Chelsea are willing to match United's £72m offer and unlike United, they can offer De Jong Champions League football.
Manchester United agreed £72 million to sign De Jong last month, but he is due £17 million in delayed pay and will not depart until he is paid. Barcelona wants him to stay, but only if he agrees to take a significant pay cut and accept a £6m settlement for his deferred wages.
Chelsea are willing to match United's £72m offer and unlike United, they can offer De Jong Champions League football.
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