Manchester United have long been linked with Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong and they have now received a boost, with reports claiming Paris Saint-Germain are no longer interested in signing him.
Barcelona's financial struggles mean they are expected to offload some of their top stars this summer and De Jong could be among them. The midfielder has made 29 appearances for Barcelona so far this season and reports from Spain have detailed plenty of interest in his services.
According to Sport, PSG and Bayern Munich are huge admirers of De Jong. However, the report states that PSG have already abandoned the idea of trying to sign the Dutchman this summer as they are 'immersed in a deep battle to clean up its accounts' so they can comply with UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules.
Kylian Mbappe's departure will help free up plenty of cash and the report adds that PSG are focused on signing Napoli star Victor Osimhen to replace him and will therefore be unable to meet Barcelona's asking price of at least €80million (£69m).
As a result, Bayern have now 'come into play' as a potential option for De Jong as the German giants look to rebuild after missing out on the Bundesliga title to Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen for the first time since 2012.
United could also enter the race, having held a longstanding interest in De Jong dating back to Erik ten Hag's first summer in charge. The Red Devils felt a deal was almost done, but De Jong ultimately rejected a move to Old Trafford as he wanted to remain in Spain.
"Manchester United already spoke with Barcelona [in 2022] despite the fact that I wanted to stay here," De Jong told NOS last year when asked why the move to Old Trafford did not materialise.
"The club was in a difficult situation. They were able to sell me for a big fee, and they wanted to do this, but I did not want to leave so I stayed. If everything goes well for me and for the club, then I want to stay here for as long as possible.
"I have won the league here so now there is just one thing left for me to win this season, and that's the Nations League [with the Netherlands]. It's not the Euros or a World Cup, but I think it would be a nice sign if we manage to win it."
ziddkpsy
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de John helps to reduce Xavi value, very funny and crazy midfielder.
MegonFox
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how are you so sure about that, have you seen them though? you really think some of us starting watching football in 2016 or what??? Rest
I don't think you have started watching football from the 2016. I believe you started watching football from this season. Mark my word "BROKELONA NEVER GOING TO REACH CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI FINAL"
Andy220
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don't you ashamed to compare Madrid with your team. Real Madrid won European trophies 5 and 3 times in a row. I promise you that you will never see your team play in semi final in your entire life
how are you so sure about that, have you seen them though? you really think some of us starting watching football in 2016 or what??? Rest
MegonFox
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5 times? that's a big lie, they won it 3 in a row not give. Barça is the team that played more UCL semi final only Real Madrid is ahead of them in this regard
when you start watching football?
Mor2022
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don't you ashamed to compare Madrid with your team. Real Madrid won European trophies 5 and 3 times in a row. I promise you that you will never see your team play in semi final in your entire life
5 times? that's a big lie, they won it 3 in a row not give. Barça is the team that played more UCL semi final only Real Madrid is ahead of them in this regard
MegonFox
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Real Madrid never won and will never win a treble while Barcelona did it twice
don't you ashamed to compare Madrid with your team. Real Madrid won European trophies 5 and 3 times in a row. I promise you that you will never see your team play in semi final in your entire life
Mor2022
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Real Madrid complete a treble of wins over Barcelona this season 😤
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Real Madrid never won and will never win a treble while Barcelona did it twice
nobleng123
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We are not interested. We want his boss Belligham
Simcdemrsu
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this guy should go too. he's midfield play is becoming boring. Zero assist , no shot playing from outside the box. cant play freekicks .. just passing around midfield only.
kadkpsz
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Shut up with this De Jong thing .
Boom07
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Where we Go..... Since no one else wants him Man U can have him. Man U pays top dollar. I wonder how financial fair play works at Man United. I don't see any other mid table team except Chelsea spend that much.
mvulabright
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just stay with your club
سردارایوب۔اکاخیل
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man utd focus on mid field
Lowaelprty
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I'm just wondering why Manunited bought Mount. He came from Chelsea with a sick bed. Wasted money.
cuzdeiklru
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Manchester United will be very stupid to buy de jong, an injuiry proned player that has reduced much in class and form!
MegonFox
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Real Madrid complete a treble of wins over Barcelona this season 😤
Luaknptu
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we are also not interested anymore
rumemruz
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We don't need De Jong. De Jong don't need Us.
What does he achieve in barca he will never win ucl
Kapbckotz
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All this Barca fans are lame, you criticise De jong bcz you have no slightest idea the quality the guy posesses
kusbdkmors
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we dun need him anymore
lawalolamide
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So glad that he rejected Man Utd or else by now his career would be ruined
a player can make a difference or probably have a positive influence on the team. I mean with the addition of that player, others might be motivated and also might want to do more better
Redevil07
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We don't need De Jong. De Jong don't need Us.
LeoM1710
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So glad that he rejected Man Utd or else by now his career would be ruined
dipdeikot
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This guy rejected Manchester united and we don't need him now let him go somewhere else we will find someone who loves the club.
Koobekmsuy
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Injuryprone player better we go and get jaoa neves
KIINGKREZZ
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No we mustn't sign him cause other clubs dont want him , let him drown at Barca Mr its my dream club wara wara wara stay there dont make United your last resort when we approached first. Stay with your crying Boss Xavi
GOUTMUT
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Al said and done F.D.J will end up in Manchester, bot not that Manchester.
yaccdkmnt
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Useless player... Why should manu sign him when he doesnt want to play for the club. There are lots of players better than this over rated player. If ETH signs him, he will be sacked soon.