Transfer news LIVE: Barcelona threaten LEGAL ACTON over Frenkie de Jong’s contract as Chelsea agree to meet demands

BARCELONA have reportedly threatened legal action as they look for Frenkie de Jong to renounce the contract he signed in 2020.

In a letter, the Catalans claimed they have evidence of criminality from the previous board in the agreement of the deal and are looking for De Jong to revert to the previous contract he signed upon joining in 2019.

Manchester United are reportedly lining up a shock bid for Adrien Rabiot.

The move comes amid fears that a deal for De Jong is getting away from them, with Chelsea now favourites to land the Barcelona star.

The Blues believe they can make a breakthrough in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong due to Barcelona’s interest in Marcos Alonso.

It is believed that Chelsea are fully prepared to agree a fee with Barcelona and cover the deferred salary the Catalans owe to the Dutchman as soon as he agrees to join the club.

Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes is reportedly still pushing for his man to leave Manchester United this summer.

And boss of Ronaldo’s first club Sporting Lisbon has delivered an update on their pursuit of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

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