Barcelona offer Chelsea the chance to sign Dutch striker – report

Chelsea have recently raised many eyebrows with their interest in Frenkie de Jong. The Premier League giants have emerged as the latest suitor for the Barcelona midfielder and are ready to rival Manchester United for his signature this summer.

De Jong has been targeted as the ideal man to lead the cub’s midfield unit in the years to come, especially with Jorginho and N’Golo Kante both heading into their thirties.

However, according to La Portera de Nunez, Frenkie de Jong was not the only Dutch player at Barcelona Chelsea are courting, with the Blues also setting their sights on star attacker Memphis Depay.

Formerly of Lyon, Depay is one of many attackers facing an uncertain future at Barça this summer. Although he had only joined the club last year, the attacker appears to have fallen behind in the pecking order, following the January additions of Ferran Torres, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Adama Traore.

Depay’s role in the first team could dwindle further as Barcelona target a move for Polish international Robert Lewandowski while Ansu Fati is fit and ready to start the new season.

It has compelled Barcelona to listen to offers for Depay. The Dutchman’s contract at Camp Nou expires in 2023, meaning the club may not get another opportunity to receive a transfer fee. It paves the way for Chelsea to target a move for the Dutch international this summer.

Depay has played in the Premier League in the past, plying his trade with Manchester United. But after failing to make an impression at Old Trafford, he has unfinished business in the English top-flight and could be keen on seizing the opportunity to join Chelsea.

However, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea go through with their pursuit of Depay, as there are several other options in the market. Perhaps a lot can be determined after the fate of the club’s pursuit of Raphinha and Raheem Sterling this summer.