Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that they will have to 'clarify certain aspects' of Frenkie de Jong's situation before deciding his future.
The Dutchman has been linked with a move to Manchester United for some time now despite the player's desire to stay on with the Catalans.
He has another four years on his contract with Barcelona, whom multiple reports suggest are keen to sell him as it would help the cash-strapped side raise funds.
However, Laporta has a differing view of his situation, insisting that he's wanted by the club despite outside interests, but has a few things to clarify first.
Speaking to journalist Caro De Las Salas, the 60-year-old said (via Fabrizio Romano):
"Frenkie de Jong is our player, we really like him. We received some offers for Frenkie but we didn't accept as of now, as we want to talk with him and know exactly what he wants.
"We need to clarify some aspects of his situation."
Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold and football director John Murtough were in Barcelona last week for discussions, which showed the Premier League side persisting on a transfer.
However, there's been no breakthrough in the saga yet, and De Jong has since gone on a pre-season tour with the Blaugrana in the United States.
Expect transfer speculations to go on for some time.
Barcelona making waves on the US tour
Barcelona beat El Clasico rivals Real Madrid 1-0 in Las Vegas on Saturday, which came on the back of a 6-0 win over Inter Miami last week.
The Catalans have looked solid on both occasions, exhibiting strong attacking flair while running a taut ship in defense.
New signings are also settling in perfectly, with Raphinha netting once in both matches and Robert Lewandowski making a promising debut in the Clasico.
Despite their poor financial conditions, Barca made a slew of marquee signings this summer, and there are signs that it could pay off.
The La Liga giants have been catastrophic in the last few seasons, but if the new squad delivers on the promise they've shown in the pre-season, titles could start flowing into Camp Nou once more.
Loabcesz
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De jon Frenke is classic.He is not for SELL.Pls Frenke dont make a mistake, i begg U.U r just too good to be at teams like Manure Devols.
Loabcesz
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You r just waisting your time talking rabish and nosense, he does not want to change the club.He is willing to paycut his earnings just for his dream club.Do let the player commit suceid pls he does not want YOU.It like when a woman says NO. NO is NO.It is not the end of the road.When one door is closed find another one............ .... .It is a big NO what a shame!!!!!!!!!!...... ... .. .
Loabcesz
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The player himself has catglolicaly ephiase that he does NOT want MANURE DEVALS.
rezruz
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Laporta agreed on the 17 mln deferred wages only last year, if he wants Frenkie out just pay the 17 mln and shut up!!! There is nothing to ask to Frenkie. Laporta trying to steal from Frenkie to buy other players on his list! Criminal!!!!
Radntuyz
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ok
Sotabmns
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Then Barca should him the money they owe him, Rada they want to push him to reduce his salary to stay same as they did with Umtiti, Dembele etc. Barca's management is playing a game that will catch up with them real soon.
did barca owe any of your player's?
CraigJack
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Frankie is the kind of player barca want so he doesn't think of living now, sorry man'u.
Then Barca should him the money they owe him, Rada they want to push him to reduce his salary to stay same as they did with Umtiti, Dembele etc. Barca's management is playing a game that will catch up with them real soon.
Sunji1
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Liar: we all know that Barca had a deal with MANU about De Jong. Just play the guy his money and let him decide about his future. Stop mistreating the player who loves ur club bcz one day u will end up regretting it. Play his due salary and let him go where ever he wants. Stop rediculizing him by playing him as a CB
Sotabmns
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Frankie is the kind of player barca want so he doesn't think of living now, sorry man'u.
Ayushman21
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Echee27
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Barcelona selling assets and buying players where as they refused to balance Frenkie de Jong's his wages,.. I can say Barca is just jumping from frying pan into fire, last last they will be begging players to collect pay cut
zecablortu
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Manchester United will lose the player Ten Hag wants the most for a very small difference. We can't improve if Ten Hag doesn't have key talent for the style we want to play
Dexamyor
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United fans should be happy Seeing him playing a force position and also playing well 80m is not over paid At least maguire will be relaxing and will be stopping the mistake you should bid around the price
Mehdeikpu
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Real Madrid can’t never win a Clasico in united state that why Barca win her in USA
Fueabkot
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this is the last game of Frankie as a barca player 🤣🤣🤣
Wohbciknpz
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i hope he'll reduce his salary that's the only way otherwise as much as i hate to admit he'll have to go 😩.
ogggg
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position that dejong played tonight😂😂