Tottenham are in the mix for Frenkie de Jong should Barcelona decide to sell the Dutch midfielder, as they could rival Manchester United.
According toFichajes, Tottenham could rival Manchester United in the chase for Frenkie de Jong. The Barcelona midfielder could be on the move depending on the situation around the Catalan clubs next summer, as Spurs are eager to test with a big offer.
Frenkie de Jong’s future is a story for every transfer window, as the midfielder has been linked with an exit for a third summer running. Much like the previous two seasons, the Dutchman has never shown an intention to leave Barcelona, although that could change next summer.
Having had a difficult start to the new season, with injuries keeping the midfielder out for a significant period, the 27-year-old Barcelona star seems to be on the mend once again. He can play an important role under Hansi Flick in the remainder of the season. However, when the summer comes around, fresh speculation surrounding his future could begin doing the rounds.
Barcelona could sell De Jong for a significant fee, as the money from the sale, as well as the savings from his salary, could be a big boost for the club financially. Last summer, they struggled to come in line with their finances, although next time around, they could be forced into making big sales like the one of the 27-year-old.
There are quite a lot of clubs that would be interested in De Jong if he was made available, withLiverpool being the latest club in the mix. However, there are those with long-standing interests, such as Manchester United, althoughthey were not an option back in the summer for the midfielder.
Tottenham keen on Frenkie de Jong
Tottenham had some links back in the summer and could make their presence felt in a big way when the next summer window opens. Spurs are eager to bring a big-name player to their squad in the future to stake a claim at the big prize and compete with their rivals for the Premier League title.
They are open to competing with Manchester United for the 27-year-old Barcelona star, as it would still take a huge offer from them to convince the Catalans. The big challenge would be convincing De Jong over a move, as he will have bigger clubs on his table should he decide to leave Barcelona next summer.