Posted on December 14, 2021 at 10:00 am by AD
Eliminated from the Champions League, FC Barcelona would be in an even more critical economic situation. With this in mind, the Catalan club could clean up in January and agree to let Frenkie de Jong go. Announced among the clubs interested in the Dutch midfielder, Manchester United have not yet moved their pawns on this file.
While it will not play in the knockout stages of the Champions League, FC Barcelona would be more than ever in the red financially. Thus, Joan Laporta could be forced to get rid of a large number of players in January to rebalance his accounts. To carry out this mission, the president of Barça could part with Frenkie de Jong, who could bring in around 100M € according to The Transfert Window Podcast. Asked about the future of his son, John de Jong made it clear that there was no shortage of suitors. “Bayern Munich or Manchester United? The weather is horrible there … I know Barcelona need the money and a big offer for Frenkie could help them, but I don't see what's going on. Although … the 5 best European clubs have all called, ”he told AD on Monday.
Manchester United would not have taken action for Frenkie de Jong
This Tuesday morning, Fabrizio Romano made a new point on the situation of Frenkie de Jong. Via his Twitter account, the Sky Sport and Guardian reporter explained that Manchester United had not yet started hostilities for the FC Barcelona. Indeed, the Red Devils have not yet started negotiations to try to recruit Frenkie de Jong in January. The former Ajax would therefore be far from joining the club led by Ralf Rangnick for the moment.