“Its a good thing for us, when we wanted to sign him for £60-£80 milion, he refused, but now he want’s to join his teammates again and win trophies. BREAKING: Barcelona are desperate to sell Frenkie de Jong and have offered him to Manchester United who are looking ready to sell Casemiro and McTominay. The asking price for him is only around £35/40m, the problem are his…..
Recent reports from Spain indicate that Barcelona may be ready to part ways with Frenkie de Jong, setting a €60 million price tag for the Dutch midfielder. This development could finally bring closure to the long-running speculation about De Jong’s future at Camp Nou. Since joining the club in 2019, De Jong has been frequently linked with transfer rumors, and it now seems Barcelona is open to offers for his departure this summer.
Manchester United, a club that has shown consistent interest in De Jong, might be in a strong position to acquire him. United has come close to signing the 27-year-old during the last two summer transfer windows but has yet to secure the deal. With Barcelona reportedly willing to negotiate at a revised price of €60 million, this summer might be the perfect time for United to finalize the transfer.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona’s willingness to lower the asking price could be a significant factor. United, which has been seeking a new central midfielder and faced challenges in securing Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte—despite PSG’s firm stance on his €60 million valuation—may now be exploring other options. Players like Burnley’s Sander Berge, Joao Gomes, and Youssouf Fofana have emerged as potential alternatives, as mentioned by The Transfers Podcast.
However, with De Jong’s uncertain future and the newly set price, Manchester United might shift its focus back to him. De Jong’s current Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is €47.5 million, a drop from its peak of €86.1 million in July 2021. This decline could further motivate United to pursue De Jong, especially considering their active transfer market activities.
This summer, Manchester United has already made significant moves, securing Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee and Lille defender Leny Yoro for a combined €104.5 million. The club is also close to announcing the signings of Bayern Munich defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. On the other hand, several players have departed, including Mason Greenwood to Marseille, Willy Kambwala to Villarreal, Alvaro Carreras Fernandez to Benfica, and Donny van de Beek to Girona. Raphael Varane’s exit on a free transfer also marks a major change within the squad.
Given these developments and the possibility of acquiring De Jong at a reduced rate, this summer could be a crucial opportunity for Manchester United to strengthen their midfield, aligning with their ongoing efforts to reshape and enhance the squad for the upcoming season.
