Chelsea and Manchester United will fight to bring in Frankie de Jong in the winter

Barcelona has remained patient in its approach to Frenkie de Jong, whose contract situation continues to cause concern at Camp Nou. A new deal has been on the table for months, but so far, the Dutch midfielder, who made his long-awaited return to action on Tuesday, has yet to provide a response.

According to Sport, Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester United may attempt to take advantage of the situation. If De Jong doesn't sign a new contract, they are likely to explore the possibility of securing a transfer.

Additionally, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have shown interest in the midfielder.

De Jong's current contract runs until 2026, but Barcelona is eager to extend his stay even further. The club's proposal includes reducing his salary to help alleviate their financial issues. The player, however, is in no rush to make a decision about his future, although a resolution could come soon.

By the way, Sport.es suggests that Barcelona president Joan Laporta has not abandoned the idea of bringing Neymar back to the Catalan capital.