What shirt number will Frenkie de Jong get at Chelsea?

Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement with Barcelona over a transfer fee for midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

According to multiple reports, the Blues are ready to meet the Catalan club’s demands for the Dutch player. Meanwhile, Barca have insisted they don’t want to sell De Jong but will have to unless he accepts their new terms.

The 25-year-old must take a salary 50% pay cut or leave this summer.

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💰 Chelsea are ready meet Barcelona's demands for Frenkie de Jong. Man Utd have had an agreement with Barca since July, but the decision will now be with the player.

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While both sides are still negotiating, let’s see what shirt numbers are available at Chelsea if the Dutch ends up joining them.

De Jong is wearing number no. 21 at Barcelona, which is occupied in Chelsea by left-back Ben Chilwell.

Besides number 21, there are several other numbers available at Chelsea. The list is as follows: 2, 4, 9, 15, 23.