Sky Sports has shed light on a pivotal development concerning Frenkie de Jong’s future. The Dutch midfielder’s position remains in flux due to Barcelona’s ongoing financial strain. The Catalan giants are contemplating the sale of de Jong to alleviate their financial burden and significantly reduce their wage bill, with Manchester United showing renewed interest in the 27-year-old playmaker.
Manchester United has long pursued de Jong and is again exploring opportunities to bring him to Old Trafford. However, Sky Sports reports that this transfer is unlikely to materialize as Barcelona considers de Jong a vital component of their strategic plans.
Coach Hansi Flick is placing considerable trust in de Jong, valuing his talent and experience as essential for establishing a new era at Camp Nou. The German manager sees de Jong as crucial to his vision for the team.
Currently, de Jong is recuperating from an ankle injury that caused him to miss EURO 2024. He is anticipated to make his return to the pitch in September.