Juventus want to pursue ‘impossible dream’ for Barcelona midfielder, swap deal proposed

Frenkie de Jong has become a subject of transfer speculation in the market in recent weeks. Amid discontent with Xavi over his role in the first team, many expect the midfielder to consider an exit from Camp Nou in the summer.

Barcelona have deemed the player “untransferrable”, but recent reports suggest they will not be averse to a sale if any club comes up with an extremely lucrative offer.

Manchester United have been in contention to sign the Dutchman, with the newly-appointed Erik ten Hag eyeing a potential reunion at Old Trafford in the coming season.

However, according to Diario SPORT, Juventus are another club involved in the race to sign de Jong. Although signing the FC Barcelona sensation is more of a “dream” than a realistic prospect for them, it is something the Bianconeri are considering.

The Italian giants are aware of their perilous financial state which could hinder their prospects of signing de Jong. But they are thinking of coming up with several market solutions, including a potential player plus cash deal.

Juventus are hoping to reach a similar agreement they did with the swap deal involving Arthur Melo and Miralem Pjanic.

Barcelona, though, have no interest in such deals. They are holding out for a truly lucrative offer for the Dutchman, whose exorbitant wages at Camp Nou could also prove to be a problem for Juventus.

The Bianconeri are coming on the back of a January transfer window that saw them splash €70 million on Dusan Vlahovic. They also roped in Denis Zakaria and will have to pay a premium to keep hold of Federico Chiesa in the coming summer.

With that in mind, Juventus are likely out in the race to sign Frenkie de Jong, leaving Manchester United as the only club with a real possibility of prising the Dutch international away from Camp Nou this summer.