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Frenkie de Jong is urged to pick Chelsea OVER Man United if he is forced out of Barcelona this summer... with Gabby Agbonlahor claiming United fans 'can't handle the straight facts' that they are less of a pull for players than their rivals

Frenkie de Jong has been urged to choose Chelsea over Manchester United this summer, if he leaves Barcelona.

The Dutch midfielder has been the subject of long-term interest from United this window, with Erik ten Hag making him the club's primary target, but the move seems no closer to materialising.

Despite previously saying he was flattered by their interest, reports from Spanish outlet Sport suggest that he has no interest in signing for the Red Devils, preferring a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea instead.

Former Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor has urged the Blues to hijack the move, saying on talkSPORT Breakfast: 'I’ve been talking about Manchester United not being as much of a pull for a while now and their fans don’t like it.