Manchester United tell Barcelona they WON’T break the bank to sign Frenkie de Jong despite Erik ten Hag wanting a reunion with his former Ajax midfielder… with Catalans looking to recoup the £65m they paid for him
Barcelona are believed to be keen to sell players to raise money this summer Frenkie de Jong, a valuable asset, is thought to be one of those they will sell at the right priceErik ten Hag, Manchester United’s incoming boss, knows the player from Ajax But United are unwilling to blow their budget on one big-money player
Manchester United have told Barcelona they won’t blow their budget on a £70million summer deal for Frenkie de Jong.
De Jong is one of United’s top targets with incoming manager Erik ten Hag keen to work with the former Ajax midfielder again.
Barcelona want to recoup the £65m it cost to sign De Jong from Ajax in 2019.
Frenkie de Jong is a player United are said to admire with Barcelona reportedly open to selling
A compromise remains some way off. United made it clear to Barca and De Jong’s representatives that they cannot commit such a slice of their transfer funds to the Holland star.
Ten Hag will have to work on a limited budget when he officially starts work next week as United missed out on the Champions League.
He faces a major rebuilding job, with up to 10 players set to leave, but the club is determined to be disciplined in the transfer market.
De Jong, 25, would prefer to stay at the Nou Camp or move to a Champions League club if Barca decide to sell him.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta admitted he may have no choice but to offload some stars due to the club’s ongoing financial problems.
Jurrien Timber, of Ajax, could join Erik ten Hag at Manchester United if Eric Bailly or Phil Jones leave the club
‘I don’t know if we will…