Barcelona are open to selling La Liga’s most valuable player

Barcelona have big dreams heading into the winter transfer window. Raheem Sterling and Karim Adeyemi are two just two names on the wish list, and neither will come cheap.

The Catalan club need funds to make their dream window a reality. However, they are cash strapped and nothing would be possible without departures.

Reports earlier this month revealed that Barcelona had only €20 million for January. That figure was further halved taking into consideration the renewals of Gavi and Dembele, and Ronald Koeman’s sacking. That said, Barcelona do not have the funds for any big moves.

Departures are the need of the hour. While the likes of Samuel Umtiti and Luuk de Jong have headlined that list for a long time, there is a new surprise inclusion.

According to reports from Jose Alvarez of El Churinguito, the Blaugranas are prepared to sell Frenkie de Jong if the right offer comes in. The club see him as a player for whom they could get a handsome amount.

The Dutch midfielder has had a rough start to the season at club level. While Ronald Koeman was thought to be the manager under whom he would finally shine, De Jong tapered off after a good second half of last season.

Barcelona have no shortage of midfielders in Pedri, Gavi, Nico, and Riqui Puig. However, it is difficult to fathom the Spanish side letting go of a player with so much promise, more so after the arrival of Xavi Hernandez.

The coach has decided to give every player a fresh start. That said, De Jong will have the best chance to restart his Barcelona career on a higher note. Moreover, working directly under Xavi Hernandez could help him develop his game at an enhanced rate.