Chelsea given answer to midfield problem – 'He makes them immeasurably better'

Chelsea are monitoring Frenkie de Jong's situation at Barcelona as they seek midfield reinforcement, with expert analysis suggesting the Dutch midfielder would solve their central issues.

Chelsea are reportedly tracking Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as they look to strengthen their midfield options under Xabi Alonso. The 29-year-old Dutch international, who joined Barcelona from Ajax in 2019 for €86 million, is currently sidelined with a knee injury sustained during the World Cup. European football expert Andy Brassell has backed De Jong as an ideal signing, arguing he would provide the defensive stability Chelsea need alongside Moises Caicedo. The Blues have been searching for a midfield partner for Caicedo since Enzo Fernandez's departure, with summer signings Valentin Barco and Jordan Henderson and a failed deadline day move for Lamine Camara failing to fully address the gap.