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Manchester United are reportedly eager on sealing a deal for long-term goal Frenkie de Jong on a free switch.
The Crimson Devils infamously had a bid accepted for De Jong in 2022 however the Dutch worldwide refused to swap the Camp Nou for Previous Trafford.
Underneath Erik ten Hag, De Jong all the time remained an possibility that the membership would contemplate signing however a transfer by no means got here into fruition.
Since, De Jong has had main damage points and he has struggled to turn into an everyday member of Barcelona’s first group.
He nonetheless stays on an enormous wage, which is extremely problematic for the Spanish membership’s wage construction and talent to signal new gamers, corresponding to Marcus Rashford.
Spanish media declare that United would possibly simply look to benefit from this case and seal a deal for the Dutch star subsequent 12 months on a free switch.
“Joan Laporta and Deco have determined that the very best factor for everybody is for the previous Ajax Amsterdam and Willem II participant to go away Camp Nou quickly, as he’s not a part of Hans-Dieter Flick’s plans and has a clearly secondary position.”
The issue is that they can’t ask for a lot cash as his deal runs out in 2026 they usually must settle at €45 million at most.
In a perfect world for the Catalans, they’d get De Jong to signal a brand new deal after which intention to promote him for an elevated value however, “De Jong doesn’t wish to signal something, and his technique is to attend for his contract to run out, so he can depart with a free switch underneath his arm and signal a very profitable contract elsewhere.”
That is the place United come into the story with Ruben Amorim reportedly additionally a fan of the participant and believes he might be a “very helpful reinforcement” to the membership’s midfield.
The experiences declare the Crimson Devils “have already contacted Frenkie’s agent to ask him to reject all of the proposals that Laporta and Deco current to him and depart Barça fully totally free.”
United have additionally reportedly provided a profitable €15 million as a signing on bonus ought to he be a part of on a free switch in 2026.
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