Barcelona midfielder back at the club after vacation, unlikely to join Manchester United

With just over a month left before the new season gets underway, there are many Barcelona players who are still staring at an uncertain future, including Frenkie de Jong.

The Dutchman has emerged as the darling of the summer transfer window, with the midfielder becoming a subject of interest for many clubs across Europe including Manchester United and Chelsea.

Barcelona themselves have appeared keen on sanctioning his exit, knowing he could help generate a sizable revenue that could go a long way in helping the club land their top targets such as Robert Lewandowski and Cesar Azpilicueta this summer.

However, according to the reliable Patrick Berger, Frenkie de Jong has returned to Barcelona after his summer vacation. It appears he is poised to begin his pre-season preparation with Barça and a move to Manchester United is unlikely.

The former Ajax star has no interest to join Manchester United at the moment. Despite his strong connection with Erik ten Hag, the midfielder wants to participate in the UEFA Champions League, something Man United cannot afford in the coming season.

The Red Devils finished outside the top four last season. The lack of UCL football has affected their pursuit of several top players, even convincing Cristiano Ronaldo to seek an exit.

As such, de Jong should continue at Barcelona unless a club like Chelsea come in strongly during the remainder of the transfer window. The Blues are certainly prepared to splash the cash this summer, with new owner Todd Boehly looking to kickstart his era on a positive note.

Meanwhile, de Jong is unhappy with Barcelona for the club’s treatment of him in the summer. The club did not make any efforts to keep hold of him despite the player’s desire to impress under Xavi and make a name for himself at Camp Nou in the years to come.

There is certainly a layer of tension brewing between the player and the club, as we gear up for the season ahead. As for his future, a move to Manchester United seems off the table as he does not desire to join the Premier League giants.