Frenkie de Jong’s move to Man United is inevitable, says reliable English journalist

As we head closer to the end of June, Barcelona are bracing themselves for a busy period in the transfer market as they look to not only bring in new faces but also negotiate the exit of several star players in the team.

Philippe Coutinho has already joined Aston Villa in a deal worth €20 million, whereas Samuel Umtiti is currently holding out for offers from teams that can provide European football.

Meanwhile, Frenkie de Jong is staring at an uncertain future ahead, amid interest from Manchester United.

Reliable English journalist David Ornstein (h/t Barça Times) has offered an update on the future of the Barcelona midfielder, suggesting there is a real possibility the Dutchman will end up at Old Trafford before the summer transfer window slams to a shut.

Although de Jong has resisted attempts to lure him away from Camp Nou so far, the midfielder may eventually succumb to pressure, with the Barça board attempting to sanction his sale in order to generate a significant transfer revenue.

Manchester United have appeared willing to negotiate with Barcelona and have already tabled a few offers so far.

But Ornstein expects de Jong’s transfer saga to drag on as Barcelona are adamant about the valuation of their star midfielder. They have no intention to sell the player cheaply, knowing Xavi is looking for a replacement that can offer the same quality to the table.

Bernardo Silva has been mooted as the ideal candidate for Xavi, although Manchester City’s reported €100 million demand has made the operation tricky.

One thing is for sure, Barça cannot make a move for Silva without sanctioning the sale of Frenkie de Jong. And with less than two months remaining before the new season gets underway, it will be interesting to see how things transpire in the coming weeks.