Manchester United and Barcelona are reportedly close to reaching an agreement for the transfer of Frenkie de Jong.
A report by the Daily Mail reveals that both sides have agreed to a deal worth £70m, which will be finalized soon. The report states that the Red Devils will make an initial payment of £55m and that the deal is 90% complete.
The transfer is expected to be finalized this week. Deals could also be concluded for other Manchester United targets like Antony, Lisandro Martinez and Nicolo Tagliafico.
The Red Devils had initially made an offer of £60m, which was turned down by Barcelona. The Blaugrana were keen not to sell the midfielder for lesser than the £65m they paid to sign him from Ajax in 2019.
Frenkie de Jong arrived at Camp Nou with huge expectations in the summer of 2019. He was tipped to be a key player in the Catalans' midfield for the next decade but has struggled to perform at the levels expected.
The 25-year-old has made 138 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona, scoring 12 goals and providing 17 assists.
De Jong's relationship with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could play a role in Barcelona exit
Frenkie de Jong played the best football of his career at Ajax. The Netherlands international blossomed into one of the finest young midfielders in the world while playing under Erik ten Hag for two seasons in Amsterdam between 2017 and 2019.
The 55-year helped to bring out the best in De Jong and together they helped Ajax qualify for the UEFA Champions League semi-final in 2019.
De Jong's displays that year saw him named in the FIFPRO World XI and the UEFA 'Team of the Season'. He was also the Eredivisie 'Player of the Season' and the UEFA 'Midfielder of the Year'.
However, De Jong has struggled to reach the same heights after making the move to Barcelona. Multiple coaches have failed to identify what his best position is and this has led to his struggles on the field.
Frenkie de Jong was reportedly skeptical about making the switch to Manchester United. However, the opportunity to reunite with Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford played a key role in convincing him to accept the move.
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dooacims
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However, De Jong has struggled to reach the same heights after making the move to Barcelona. Multiple coaches have failed to identify what his best position is and this has led to his struggles on the field.
play him in his position
zehcdkos
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He is over rated
He is better than your entire club combined![Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Nipcimprt
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all clubs hold out for the best offer.... why are we rushing to sell. dejong is a product worth 100m
100m is too small like 500m
ojeaga
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all clubs hold out for the best offer.... why are we rushing to sell. dejong is a product worth 100m
zecablortu
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At this price, Barça should say no. Same price as Ferran Torres huh?
Lutailnrz
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However, De Jong has struggled to reach the same heights after making the move to Barcelona. Multiple coaches have failed to identify what his best position is and this has led to his struggles on the field.
momenhuda
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I think City go for him.
darrenham
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Seems like only Dutch are willingly to join Man U nw [Crylaugh]
Seems like u r doubting Dutch football not me 😂🤣 my reply or rather topic was about any players wanting join Man U... Or my English is too simple for u? [Crylaugh]
QueriisFiasi
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Seems like only Dutch are willingly to join Man U nw [Crylaugh]
Watch your mouth fore you eat your words. Dutch football ideas are today's football blueprints.
EMANOG
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Today 02:45 Ralf Ragnick: Manchester United needs at least 10 players for a rebuild. . Manchester United board: *Signs 10 Hag* 😂😂 Case close
ImryHaokip
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Barca a so bad at Business
Belmono
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so bad
Pocho1
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get rid Frenkie for 55, and but the trash of Ferran for 55. this is ridiculous. how you gonna let go of Frenkie he is Barças future.
Matteg
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He is over rated
arsenal overrated club
darrenham
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Seems like only Dutch are willingly to join Man U nw [Crylaugh]
harsh1988
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This season BARCA supporting staff will play from Barca side
Bryangrayson888
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United no Dey buy player wey them no cost Las las nah flop go end them WHY ???
sombceikmy
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He is over rated
That over rated player have 100% passing accuracy when Barca was struggling you call him over rated? Your under rated player is now doing good at Barca so do not worry kid
Manchesterisblue
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Would love for him to come to city but i think pep is more interested with phillips, but anyway good luck if this is going to happen for our neighbour.
Mahmud19
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He is over rated
ChairmanGov
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Will be a great addition to the team
Shriyansh2020
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Manchester is Set to pay but Barcelona FC is not interested less than 85m