This month, we saw the rumours linking Frenkie De Jong to Manchester United being stirred again, as reports from the English media claimed Erik ten Hag is still confident the Red Devils can sign the midfielder from Barcelona.
In the Catalan press, there’s still a big feeling that the Camp Nou side have no intention of letting the player go, especially with club president Joan Laporta recently saying that.
However, as written by Sport, Manchester United believe that’s a play from Barcelona to drive up De Jong’s price.
The outlet writes that the Red Devils consider it ‘clear’ that it’s the midfielder himself who’ll choose his future, especially because of his contract situation at the La Liga side.
It’s no secret Barcelona would like De Jong to reduce his wages, even though they haven’t approached him for that yet. And according to Sport, the midfielder’s entourage has not taken any steps for it either, ignoring the situation and making it clear they ‘will not enter that game’.
So even though the Camp Nou side may insist they’re not selling the player, that scenario still may force them to negotiate his departure in the near future. And according to Sport, Manchester United only take those statements as an attempt to raise his price.
