Barcelona are weighing up whether to take Frenkie de Jong on their pre-season tour, according to reports, as they look to offload the midfielder to Manchester United.
The squad will set out tomorrow for the United States and, as it stands, it is uncertain whether De Jong, who has been told to leave the club, will also be on the plane.
As reported by Sportsmail yesterday, a £63million fee has now been agreed with the Old Trafford side, and the deal could also rise by a further £8.5m in add-ons.
However, De Jong is in a stand-off with Barcelona over the £17m in deferred wages and bonuses he is still owed, and he reportedly remains keen to stay in Catalonia.
Mundo Deportivo have now shed light on another potential twist in the saga, with the Blaugrana having not decided whether the 25-year-old will accompany them.
The final call will lie with boss Xavi, who has not held talks with the hierarchy over taking De Jong on tour, meaning that every possible scenario is on the table.
The same outlet, however, has added that the squad list will be revealed on the same day they leave, and it may be difficult for the manager not to take De Jong with them.
Barcelona are keen to sell the Holland international to reduce their excessive wage bill, which has led to complications in registering signings in recent windows.
United, in their attempts to finally wrap up the deal, despatched football director John Murtough and CEO Richard Arnold to Barcelona to try to thrash out a fee.
And while they have finally come to an agreement over the financial package, De Jong is still to be convinced to make the switch to the Premier League giants.
Earlier this week, De Jong was told that he would need to either agree to a pay cut on his £5m-a-year wages, or leave the club due to their financial headache.
It also emerged that Barcelona asked the star to defer £17m of his wages, and this has become a stumbling block as De Jong wants the matter to be resolved.
He does not appear to have a future in Spain, with Xavi not viewing him as a defensive midfielder. He also feels he has sufficient options to replace him.
Meanwhile, United have reached an agreement with Ajax over Lisandro Martinez.
Discussions between the two clubs were moving in the right direction over the course of the week, with Edwin van der Sar helping negotiations along.
Ajax rejected United's offer from last week of £42.5m including add-ons, but were willing to accept a new proposal after holding more lengthy talks.
Martinez made it clear to his current club that he wanted to leave once he became aware of interest from Arsenal then United, and has spoken to Erik ten Hag.
MachalaQuavo26
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Madrid destroyed?? which game did you watch? Madrid won, because they were clinical. Don't go on about destroying. And miser club Barca can't even win the Europa league. What makes you that? So stop thinking Barca is superior over others.
lol we can’t win europa because we don’t belong there You in Europa now with your hang tang 😂 let see how you win it 😂
David_Okee
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and you've accepted money and forcing him indirectly to leave?
If it was up to me Man U ain't getting nothing
Nosdklmtu
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Why Barcelona treating De jong like this I hope we find a better solution Like him renew with pay-cut I really hope he stays and renew with pay cut than going to that dead club Man U 😂
Madrid destroyed?? which game did you watch? Madrid won, because they were clinical. Don't go on about destroying. And miser club Barca can't even win the Europa league. What makes you that? So stop thinking Barca is superior over others.
Zibcdnptyz
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Yo that ain’t cool! Ffs leave frenkie alone!
MachalaQuavo26
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Why Barcelona treating De jong like this I hope we find a better solution Like him renew with pay-cut I really hope he stays and renew with pay cut than going to that dead club Man U 😂
Call la liga farms league Madrid destroys your top 3 like a child in the champions league you guys ain’t match for Barcelona we hurt your legendary coach twice in champion league final all thanks to the greatest footballer of all time Messi 😂 you playing in europa which hurt me because I won’t be able to meet and deal with you again 😂 your Goat is about to run away from you 😂 fasto 😂 shame on Man U shame on Ronaldo
enjroyale88
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Why Barcelona treating De jong like this I hope we find a better solution Like him renew with pay-cut I really hope he stays and renew with pay cut than going to that dead club Man U 😂
if u think man utd is a dead club, put your barcelona in EPL. This isn't FARMER LEAGUE 😂😂😂
MkonoJr
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Why am I hearing nothing from Umtiti, Braithwaite, Pjanic, Riqui, Mingueza
MkonoJr
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Whether he is leaving or not he needs to be on the tour in USA.
MachalaQuavo26
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Why Barcelona treating De jong like this I hope we find a better solution Like him renew with pay-cut I really hope he stays and renew with pay cut than going to that dead club Man U 😂
Saliaouatta
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ClemJay
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This is a sign of war
sethpsylens
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he will do neither and still play for Barca. he has a contract and Barca have to respect it.
sure, we'll pay him...but he won't be part of our plans... he'll have to get used to sitting in the stands as well... I'm out
mgbare
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there Shud be clauses put in place from protecting players from such harassment.. just as there are be things in place to protect clubs.. a player can be fined for misconduct by a club.. what do the players have to protect their contractual rights aganist their club? coz this pressure amounts to harassment. if a player says no, he does not want to leave that should be enough... any more pressure or treatment Shud be regarded as harassment with legal channels and compensation benefits just as they have the right to fine a player.
makabilmtu
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Baca don't need u move on
solomontochi
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Barcelona forcing De Jong to leave without paying him his money be like!
rewdlmnpru
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how many times they want accept pay cut
Why not say, if you want to play for Barcelona you pay us. then we can double the wages to pay an old man to play for us, as we only offered him 5m
solomontochi
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Barcelona has reached gentleman agreement with De Jong for him to move to any club of his choice on loan and come back to Barcelona when his contract expires to sign as a free agent. freeagentlona!!!!!
Noora
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Why can't Barca just pay De Jong at least 50% of what they owe him . When Man Utd give them €75m + €10m
solomontochi
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Official!!!!!!!!! Barcelona has reached agreement to sign Lewandoski when he is a free agent 2025.
Pihelmny
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Then he should take a pay cut, if he doesn’t Barca can’t even register, kessie, or Christensen. Talk Less of raphina, lewandowski and kounde
how many times they want accept pay cut
Janblops
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Leave the boy and stop wasting time in pursuing someone who has no interest for whatever reason in playing for Man Utd. Just go for other options before it is too late.
Pihelmny
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kill his dream by going where he's needed or staying where they're desperate to offload him for money?
where he's going.
Koeelrsty
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If we must sell Frankie it should be to another club and not Man U. I hate that club
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and you've accepted money and forcing him indirectly to leave?
diuenrsu
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I think MU Should buy players who like to play better
Maksattt
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the stupid man Bartomeu gave him those ridiculous wages... we have Laporta now...there must be order in our wage structure FDJ is the most paid midfielder in the world...what has he to show for it? take a salary cut or leave enough of doing things that put the club at risk...
he will do neither and still play for Barca. he has a contract and Barca have to respect it.
Koeelrsty
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Frekie De Jong not want to leave don't force him, don't kill his dream please
kill his dream by going where he's needed or staying where they're desperate to offload him for money?
haaabcmosu
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Frekie De Jong not want to leave don't force him, don't kill his dream please
Then he should take a pay cut, if he doesn’t Barca can’t even register, kessie, or Christensen. Talk Less of raphina, lewandowski and kounde
haaabcmosu
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Laporta can not pay Frenkies 17mln deferred wages, the ones he agreed only last year. This proves Laporta is just gambling, and can not garantee any of his promises, even to his star players, never mind to socios who agreed to sell 25% of future television rights, to splash on transfers…At least Bartomeu splashed cash he had in the bank!
Lol, bartomeu splashed borrowed cash
mayblmnru
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If we must sell Frankie it should be to another club and not Man U. I hate that club
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rezruz
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Laporta can not pay Frenkies 17mln deferred wages, the ones he agreed only last year. This proves Laporta is just gambling, and can not garantee any of his promises, even to his star players, never mind to socios who agreed to sell 25% of future television rights, to splash on transfers…At least Bartomeu splashed cash he had in the bank!
mayblmnru
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Pihelmny
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Frekie De Jong not want to leave don't force him, don't kill his dream please
Ceedlmt
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This is a matter of talking to De Jong to lower his wages, is not matter of selling him. Busquets will be leaving the club next season because of his age and Sergio Roberto can't replace him nor play as much as barca want, Pedri, Gavi and even Nico can't play Busquets roll. kessie is new and will take sometime for him to adopt to the system of barca so the management should rather keep De Jong who is well known in barca system and can replace Busquets very well. it will be a very mistake to send De Jong away just like that because financial issues
how many times have we used him bro at Busquets position. just look at how his national team uses him.
jesalam14
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a pathetic club who like to blame others.... I can remember well how barca are insulting Bayern for refusing to let lewy leave, but they re no showing their true colour to someone who set he's heart for them and only them. what a betrayal life cycle. what a shame... and pathetic club.
David_Okee
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If we must sell Frankie it should be to another club and not Man U. I hate that club
rezruz
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Laporta is a cheat, trying to steal 17mln from Frenkie. Last year Frenkie helped out Barca, this year he is supposed to do it again, by being kicked out and donate 17mln to Laporta “charity”…
Weebmtuy
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Don’t know what Erick see in this guy get nevez from Wolves huh 🙄
cewdmprsuz
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This is a matter of talking to De Jong to lower his wages, is not matter of selling him. Busquets will be leaving the club next season because of his age and Sergio Roberto can't replace him nor play as much as barca want, Pedri, Gavi and even Nico can't play Busquets roll. kessie is new and will take sometime for him to adopt to the system of barca so the management should rather keep De Jong who is well known in barca system and can replace Busquets very well. it will be a very mistake to send De Jong away just like that because financial issues
De Jong isn't a natural single pivot. He has been played in Busquets position many times and he still hasn't proven himself. The only Barca are looking to sell him is because we spent 70 million on him and if he doesn't perform next season, his market value will decrease. Better to sell him while he is still worth a lot.
fammnpsuyz
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Barcelona are a disgrace.
MwenePuta12
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Yes, no point taking him with you. He's Man Utd now. thanks
sirgentlle007
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They sacked their beloved Messi how much more you Frenkie?
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Spain is a respecter of no man, any one can be replaced
sethpsylens
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Am not supporting him either, but d rule is what it is, let take Lewandowski as example, bayern never want to sell him to us because of hatred or he may come back to hunt them, but he refuse to join either Chelsea or psg who offer more money on terms of salary package and d money to pay bayern than Barcelona, but he said if it's not Barcelona he goes no where, hope u understand?
yes, he probably won't go anywhere... but the club would suffer and you'll the same people blaming Laporta if things don't work out support the club first, not the player... the players just care about their wages... and thanks to Bartomeu, we aren't coming out of the trenches any time soon
Payalpruy
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why does this guy doesn't want to come to EPL and let the world see what you gat offer.... can someone tell this DeJong guy that we are bringing him to the arguably the biggest league in the world for the pass 7 years
violation 😅😅
sethpsylens
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players are bought and sold according to their wish not the club's. before making a bid for a player, clubs agree personal terms with the player. players have to move to abroad when they are sold. and they have their family too
it still happens everyday..
sethpsylens
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is it his fault if the club owes him that money?? De Jong earned those money by playing important role. and would you give your momey to someone who doesn't like you??? which stupid person will give up his money that he earned by working?
the stupid man Bartomeu gave him those ridiculous wages... we have Laporta now...there must be order in our wage structure FDJ is the most paid midfielder in the world...what has he to show for it? take a salary cut or leave enough of doing things that put the club at risk...
tieiopruy
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Please don't sign him Man U sign Antony
marthias28
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this will be another Gareth Bale
Leeadioy
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Frank you love barca but for now barca needs money more than your service....go to United where you will feel important.
monicasele
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Barca doesn't appreciate what Someone has done for Them
Leogoatdribbles
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After helping Barcelona qualify for the UCL, now they want to send him Mourinho conference league