Manchester United agreed a £72million fee to sign De Jong last month but he is owed £17m in deferred wages and will not agree to leave until he is paid.
The club even alleged there had been criminality in the terms agreed in the contract made by the previous board.
Chelsea are willing to match United’s agreed £72m bid for De Jong, while their interest in Aubameyang is a shock.
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