Today, Monday, a press report focused on the path that Manchester United could take to complete the deal for Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona midfielder
De Jong is considered a key target for Manchester United this summer, at the request of new coach Eric Ten Hag, who previously trained the player at Ajax
According to Fabrizio Romano, an expert on the transfer market in Europe, the last financial offer made by Manchester United, amounted to 65 million euros, a figure that is still far from Barcelona’s demands, which amounted to 85 million euros
Romano confirmed that Manchester United is determined to conclude the deal, and negotiations are currently underway with Barcelona to put the remaining amount in the form of additions or bonuses, to achieve Barcelona’s demands
And Romano concluded, that contacts are still in place between Manchester United and Barcelona, in order to reach an agreement formula and transfer the player to Old Trafford
