Manchester United submitted a bid worth €65 million to sign 27-year-old Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong in the summer transfer window, with Barcelona rejecting the offer.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Frenkie de Jong is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a midfielder heading into the summer transfer window and set their sights on the Barcelona ace. However, the Premier League giants have failed with a bid worth €65 million, with the Blaugrana turning the offer down.
Frenkie de Jong and his Barcelona bother
Frenkie de Jong has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Barcelona from Ajax in July 2019, even though he has been one of the most reliable performers for the Blaugrana in the last half a dozen years. Fitness issues have plagued the Dutchman in recent seasons, but he has bounced back well this term.
The 27-year-old midfielder has turned out nearly 250 times thus far for Barcelona while chipping in with 19 goals and 22 assists. However, de Jong faces an uncertain future at the Catalan club after entering the final 18 months of his contract with the Blaugrana.
While Hansi Flick has pushed Barcelona to offer a new deal to the Dutch midfielder, a summer departure might be on the cards if the two parties do not seal an agreement. The situation has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, with Manchester United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Premier League adventure on the horizon?
Manchester United hold a long-standing interest in Frenkie de Jong. Erik ten Hag was eager to reunite with his compatriot during his stint with the Premier League club, but a deal never saw the light of day. However, the Barcelona playmaker is a viable target amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen.
The 27-year-old Dutchman is the perfect fit in Ruben Amorim’s midfield setup at Manchester United, and his qualities align with Manuel Ugarte’s strengths. So, it is hardly surprising that the Red Devils have submitted a bid worth €65 million to sign him from Barcelona.
However, the Catalan giants have rejected Manchester United’s proposal, and Hansi Flick wants the Dutch midfielder to stay with the Blaugrana beyond the summer transfer window. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United will submit an offer higher than €65 million to secure de Jong’s services in the coming months.