Chelsea are set to rival Manchester United for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong this summer, according to reports in Spain.
United have been heavily linked with a move for the Dutch midfielder, who is believed to be a top target for new head coach Erik ten Hag.
Yet in a potential blow for the Red Devils, Spanish outlet Sport are reporting that Chelsea have now entered the race for De Jong.
Their report suggests the Blues are even prepared to offer captain Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso as makeweights in a £51million players-plus-cash deal with Barca, signalling their intent to bring him to Stamford Bridge.