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Chelsea 'could rival Manchester United for Frenkie de Jong as the Blues monitor developments between the midfielder and the Red Devils in case their £55m deal falls apart'

Manchester United could face competition for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as Chelsea monitor the situation, according to reports.

The Dutchman has been Erik ten Hag's No1 target ever since he arrived at Old Trafford and Sportsmail sources have indicated a deal between United and Barcelona for the Netherlands star is '90 per cent' complete, with just the finer details left to conclude.

It is understood United will pay around an initial £55million to the Spanish club for De Jong. That fee could rise close to £70m.

Manchester United could face competition for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong

However, Chelsea could be plotting a swoop for the midfielder.