Manchester United will reportedly end attempts to sign Frenkie de Jong.
The 24-year-old midfielder was Erik Tenn's number one target for The Hague over the summer.
However,the Dutchman turned down this move after Red His Devils agreed to a deal with Barcelona for his £74 million fee for De His John. .
United moved to Casemiro instead, and reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign the midfielder for £70 million.
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United had previously said De Jong had changed his mind and decided to complete the transfer.
And United's end of the hunt meansChelsea have a chance to take advantage.
Thomas Tuchel is believed to be a big fan of De Jong, but the Blues have yet to agree to a deal with Barcelona.
Chelsea Spain's hopes the giants will lower the asking price later in the transfer market and is ready to wait for that to happen.
But de Jong's preference is to stay at the Camp Nou. is. Barça say he will have to accept a 50% pay cut despite being owed £14m in deferred wages.
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Once deal with CasemiroUnited shifts efforts to another important target, Antony.
The club have been trying to sign the winger in recent days, buta £67.5m offer was rejected by Ajax.
The Brazilian has reportedly been forced to train alone since then and could be sidelined for Sunday's match against Sparta Rotterdam.
