Chelsea now leading the race to sign Frenkie de Jong

The Frenkie de Jong saga is - hopefully - going to be coming to a close here pretty soon. The Barcelona superstar remains under contract with the La Liga side, but they clearly don't want to pay him his wages.

Barcelona is trying to sell the player, but it's up to him to agree to terms. Man United figured to be the top EPL side ready to make something happen, but it looks like Chelsea is now leading this race. Goodness.

Frenkie de Jong saga continues.

🔴 Man Utd not giving up
🔵 Chelsea close to Barca agreement, will cover deferred wages
🤔 Though #CFC unsure if he wants to join. Will lodge bid if he makes it clear he'll move.@90min_Football / @GraemeBailey https://t.co/D3x2BnmJ4Q
— Scott Saunders (@_scottsaunders) August 10, 2022

This would be a major blow for United and quite the splash from Chelsea. Only time will tell if this comes to fruition.