Barcelona will not sell Manchester United target for less than €100 million

According to Diario SPORT, the Frenkie de Jong transfer saga could get even more interesting, with Barcelona slapping a €100 million price tag on the player amid interest from Manchester United.

Barcelona had secured de Jong’s services for a fee of €75 million, but they believe the player is currently valued at around €100 million.

Even though the Dutchman has not been able to fulfil his potential at Camp Nou so far, his quality, experience and age profile make him an appealing target for major clubs across Europe.

Manchester United, in particular, have initiated contact surrounding the deal to sign de Jong. Their new coach Erik ten Hag is determined to seek a reunion with the former Ajax man, who could be a vital leader in the middle of the park.

However, the talks are currently at a preliminary stage as Barça have shown no desire to offload their midfield asset.

Xavi has been extremely vocal about his desire to keep hold of the former Ajax starlet for the foreseeable future. The player himself fancies a prolonged stay at Camp Nou and is convinced of his ability to become a vital part of Barcelona’s success in the coming years.

At the same time, the midfielder is aware of the situation building around him. The likes of Pedri and Gavi have enjoyed a rapid rise to prominence while Barcelona are expected to bring in Franck Kessie in the new season.

It could potentially hamper de Jong’s game-time, with the player already having some discontent with Xavi over his role in the first team.

Frenkie is also aware of Barcelona’s desperate need to sanction a million dollar exit as they look to cut back on their losses after having their spending limited reduced to a negative figure by La Liga.

While de Jong appears to be an attractive piece in this jigsaw, the Catalans are expected to remain adamant on their €100 million price tag, so the ball is currently on Manchester United’s court as they look to sign the Dutchman this summer.