Barcelona confident of signing €100m midfielder, move depends on Frenkie de Jong future

The situation of Frenkie de Jong at Barcelona is not a pleasant one to follow. The Dutchman has no interest in leaving the club of his dreams but the Catalans are trying to push their star out, for financial and sporting reasons.

According to MARCA, de Jong’s departure has a direct impact on the signing of one of Barcelona’s biggest transfer targets. The Spanish publication report that the club are confident of signing Bernardo Silva from Manchester City but it will only be possible if the Dutch star leaves the club.

Xavi sees Silva as the ideal replacement for de Jong in his midfield. The Portuguese international too really likes the Catalans’ project, but the only obstacle in his signing is the financial situation.

Pep Guardiola’s side ask for €100 million for their star, a fee that Barcelona cannot afford to pay at the moment. However, the situation will change if the club receive funds from de Jong’s departure.

The Netherlands international has been a top transfer target for Manchester United since the arrival of Erik ten Hag at the helm. The former Ajax manager has worked with the midfielder before and intends to make him the core of his team’s setup.

The Red Devils and Barcelona are believed to have already reached an agreement over a transfer for the 25-year-old. And a transfer could be imminent, provided de Jong agrees personal terms with the Premier League giants.

Such a move could pave the way for Barcelona to sign Silva. In 35 Premier League appearances last season, the 27-year-old scored eight goals and provided four assists. Moreover, he also averaged close to eight defensive actions per game.