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Chelsea are 'VERY CLOSE to agreeing a £68m deal with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong' as they try to steal him away from rivals Man United... but the Dutchman must still decide if he wants to leave the Nou Camp or take a pay cut to stay

Chelsea are very close to agreeing a deal for Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong, with the the Blues willing to meet the Spanish side's steep asking price for the midfielder.

The Dutchman has been the talk of the transfer window after strong links emerged over a potential move to the Premier League - with Manchester United and Chelsea both interested in his services.

But it seems the Blues have pipped their league rivals to de Jong's signature - as they look to agree a deal for the player in the coming days.