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Manchester United linked with Frenkie de Jong as Barcelona seek at least €60m
Frenkie de Jong has not played for Barcelona this season because of a serious knee injury, but he is expected to become available soon.
The club has signed Rodrigo Hernández, and the article says De Jong may struggle to regain his place in coach Hansi Flick’s line-up.
Barcelona’s leaders are reportedly willing to sell him rather than keep a highly paid player on the bench.
Manchester United are interested in the Dutch midfielder as they look to strengthen their midfield.
De Jong may welcome a move if he can be a regular starter.
Barcelona are seeking at least €60 million for him, and United could make a formal offer when the winter transfer window opens.
Manchester United has renewed its interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to El Nacional.cat.
Barcelona is seeking at least €60 million for the Netherlands international.
The report says United could make a formal offer when the winter transfer window opens.
De Jong has not played this season because of a serious knee injury, but is expected to become available soon.
The report says Barcelona coach Hansi Flick may not restore him to the starting lineup.
- Who
- Manchester United is interested in Frenkie de Jong, who plays for Barcelona.
- What
- United could make an offer, while Barcelona is seeking at least €60 million.
- When
- A formal offer could come when the winter transfer window opens.
- Where
- Barcelona and Manchester United; the report says De Jong could move to United’s Old Trafford.
- Why
- United wants to strengthen its midfield, while Barcelona’s leadership is reportedly willing to sell De Jong.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
De Jong has not played because of a serious knee injury.
De Jong is expected to become available to play.
Manchester United could make a formal offer for De Jong.
- Barcelona's asking price
- At least €60 million
- Potential buyer
- Manchester United
- Player
- Frenkie de Jong
- Injury
- Serious knee injury
- Transfer timing
- Winter transfer window
Sources
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