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Chelsea 'enter the race for Frenkie de Jong' with Manchester United set for competition in their pursuit of the Barcelona midfielder... and the Blues 'are willing to include Cesar Azpilicueta AND Marcos Alonso in a £51m players-plus-cash-deal'

Chelsea are set to rival Manchester United for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong this summer, according to reports in Spain.

Sport are reporting that the Blues are even prepared to offer captain Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso as makeweights in a £51million players-plus-cash deal.

United have been heavily linked with a move for De Jong, who is a top target for new head coach Erik ten Hag.

More to follow.

Chelsea are set to rival Manchester United for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong