Barcelona midfielder told to join Chelsea over Man Utd

Former Chelsea defender, Glen Johnson, has sent an advice to Barcelona midfielder, Frenkie de Jong on his next club.

Johnson in his statement said it would be better for De Jong to move to Stamford Bridge than sign for Manchester United if he leaves Camp Nou.

De Jong has been linked with links away from the Spanish giants this summer, with reports linking him to Manchester United, Chelsea among other European clubs.

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Johnson said De Jong should move to West London as Man United no longer have authority.

“They [United] can beat Chelsea to the signing of Frenkie de Jong, but only if they break the bank,” Johnson told Betting Odds.

“If you are the player and you’ve got two of the same offer, one from Manchester United and the other from Chelsea, then it’s a no-brainer, you’re going to go to Chelsea all day long.

“Manchester United no longer have that authority. There was a time when Manchester United came knocking and the answer would be ‘yes’.

“They can only sign players now that Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich don’t want unless they’re going to double the player’s salary.”