Fabrizio Romano has claimed there has been no change in Frenkie de Jong's situation at Barcelona amid interest from Manchester United. The Dutchman has been linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer but is yet to agree personal terms with the club.
Reports from The Athletic suggest Manchester United and Barcelona have agreed on a fee for De Jong and the Blaugrana have even asked the midfielder to leave the club.
However, the player is yet to make up his mind on a move and wants to stay at Camp Nou. While speaking with GIVEMESPORT, Romano claimed the situation was unchanged and said:
"As of today, I'm told that it's still the same situation. He wants to continue at Barcelona. He loves the city, the club, everything about Barcelona, so he doesn't want to leave. The situation is pretty clear on Frenkie's side."
Erik ten Hag hinted at the Red Devils' interest in De Jong for the first time this week and admitted they were looking to sign a player of his quality. He said (via Daily Mirror):
"We're looking for a player who can play in the holding midfield position, but it has to be the right one. There are not many in that position capable of the level we demand. When we can't find him, we have to deal with the players in our squad now and we will develop one in that position. We need the right player. We have a list and we will strike the moment the player is available."
Frenkie de Jong on leaving Barcelona for Manchester United
Frenkie de Jong spoke to AD.nl earlier this summer and admitted that he was aware of the Manchester United rumors.
However, he claimed there was no communication from Barcelona and he was not thinking of a move away.
"Of course, I hear about the links to Manchester United, but the people in charge of the club (Barça) didn't tell me anything. So then I will assume that there is no agreement, and that nothing is going on I understand that. But the club didn't tell me anything. They didn't propose anything to me, so I am assuming that nothing is going on. I have never felt regret regarding choosing Barca, definitely not. Barca is the club of my dreams, it has been since I was a kid."
The Red Devils have started well under Ten Hag, and have won all their pre-season matches so far, including a 4-0 win over Liverpool.
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2special1
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Growing up in Africa, these are some of the things you taught in life, go where you will feel wanting and value. this is why Sadio Mane left Liverpool for bayern he wants to feel valued.I guess this is something the whites lack
eddie_iwnl
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The guy is not special let him stay United will rise again abs guys remember van gaal would have talk to him haut like jurin timber
Do you watch football? Or just highlights..
Bruce2019
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let the boy stay there. man United has been there long since he was born.
Lowkmnopu
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coach please let him go , he is shortsighted
MrRobot_
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Meet the recycling man 👨 ♻️ The only man we believe in It’s confirmed Unless he confirms it Much love ❤️ ❤️
pimcorsy
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He get wetin we never hear before??? Leave all this one e…. He go sign just now dey say “I had many offers but Man Utd was the only choice I told my agent” All dis people with their football business. The confidence when Man Utd get for this transfer too much. Na mak me know say he go sign…. If not them for done buy someone else…. because Ten Hag no go dumb reach to say na only this guy be DM wen dey he list… But weather then sign am or not, Manchester new Color na Blue.
Why Manchester new color blue???
zedceimop
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t keeps bordering me is that Man U keep forcing this guy to sign,
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They should leave him alone and look elsewhere utd
fihacepy
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He get wetin we never hear before??? Leave all this one e…. He go sign just now dey say “I had many offers but Man Utd was the only choice I told my agent” All dis people with their football business. The confidence when Man Utd get for this transfer too much. Na mak me know say he go sign…. If not them for done buy someone else…. because Ten Hag no go dumb reach to say na only this guy be DM wen dey he list… But weather then sign am or not, Manchester new Color na Blue.
neoikmsy
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t keeps bordering me is that Man U keep forcing this guy to sign,
Nihelnpstu
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Man utd should let this guy be, it is clear he doesn't want Man utd. Don't force a move that you will regret. GLORY GLORY MAN UTD the future is bright with or without De Jong
neoikmsy
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t keeps bordering me is that Man U keep forcing this guy to sign,
Shenzy11
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It can’t surprise me if Manchester United board go for Declan Rise by the end of the transfer window 😂
JentleVibez
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What keeps bordering me is that Man U keep forcing this guy to sign, someone who has express his desire not to play for the club it’s funny a guy who would not even perform well, there are better options in England
There are better options everywhere, not just England. The chase for this guy is becoming annoyingly shameful to me as a fan.
JentleVibez
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In sincerity, I don’t think I want United to sign De Jong anymore.
Wotelmoy
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Just move on....
Wucacdiprs
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If this guy later flop for Man U if sold I GO TOO BULLY AM 😢
Diaeiklryz
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matters of the heart.
Timdeilstz
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Let him stay and sit on the bench throughout the season
He’s above bench
Eltonmentor
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ETH just leave this boy alone he doesn't want to play for man u it's not his dream leave him
zonilrstuy
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For God sake we have so many players in that position like kante, ndidi, neves, and so many buy any must especially kante
lombkstuy
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I knew it in the first place that they are deceiving is the name of buying Frankie de Young but today it seems the way using it to do cover up when tomorrow comes people like Fred will be the one to Playball in the central defence. all thanks to United for having such a mind
Phoenixz
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Are you serious mannn ?
He doesn't know football😂
DieZale
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manutd has Fred & mctomny ...why bother
Are you serious mannn ?
wawdikmnsu
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manutd has Fred & mctomny ...why bother
Tjake
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Let him stay and sit on the bench throughout the season
puyabcekny
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Man Utd for God's sake please leave DeJong alone.. Don't force this poor guy to play in the Europa League instead Focus on keeping the so called GOAT in your club
hates
Zadbcilsuy
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What keeps bordering me is that Man U keep forcing this guy to sign, someone who has express his desire not to play for the club it’s funny a guy who would not even perform well, there are better options in England
Zadbcilsuy
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This guy is really terrible, the team had openly told him he is not in their plans he still wants to stay there. Who do this guy this kind thing😂😅😅😅
olusegunolaniyi
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I like this part of his comment When we can't find him, we have to deal with the players in our squad now and we will develop one in that position. We need the right player.
Jimmyl
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His still the same kid grow up bro and face reality
Benjo22
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Man Utd for God's sake please leave DeJong alone.. Don't force this poor guy to play in the Europa League instead Focus on keeping the so called GOAT in your club
Rokdeinprs
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I'm beginning to like this guy EtH, he's so realistic about the situation and everything else happening @the club
Phobiaking
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The guy is not special let him stay United will rise again abs guys remember van gaal would have talk to him haut like jurin timber
yotlrsty
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am begin to dislike our coach for the issue of so called de jong find another player nw