One of the challenges for Barca going into the month is offloading Frenkie de Jong. The midfielder is an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to the club’s market strategy. Barca are aware that De Jong is sitting on a huge wage packet which is preventing the club from signing up new players. As such, they are desperate to approve his departure before the start of the season. Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for the midfielder. However, the player appears reluctant to join the Red Devils as the Premier League giants are unable to offer him regular playing time in the UEFA Champions League. However, according to Diario SPORT, De Jong has not completely ruled out a move to Manchester United. He has not rejected the club, although the player has refused to negotiate with any club. It appears De Jong is insisting Barcelona resolve his signing bonus payment and deferred wages before taking the next step in his career. The whole situation plays a decisive role in preventing his exit from the Camp Nou. Barcelona have yet to take any notable action on this front. But they expect a fee of around 80 million euros for the Dutchman’s services. Manchester United are already ready to shell out a fortune for the midfielder, but are waiting for the player’s response. The coming week could be crucial for De Jong’s future. Should the Dutchman leave the Camp Nou, Barcelona are expected to chase Bernardo Silva, who is valued at around €80 million.
