Manchester United confident about signing Barcelona midfielder for less than €60 million

Frenkie de Jong’s uncertain future at Barcelona has been well documented in recent weeks, with the midfielder facing enormous pressure to leave Camp Nou.

Barcelona initially had no intention to part ways with the Dutchman, who is rated highly by Xavi. But the club have appeared more receptive to offers lately and could consider a sale in light of the ongoing financial crisis.

A fee of around €80-85 million has been mooted as a potential price tag for de Jong, with Manchester United among the clubs interested in his services.

A recent report from Daily Mail, though, suggests Manchester United are looking to sign the midfielder on a cut-price deal. They are even confident of sealing the services of the Barcelona star for a fee of just €60 million.

The Red Devils, though, are currently facing a major roadblock in their pursuit of de Jong. Although they believe reaching an agreement with Barcelona might not be particularly challenging, they are struggling to convince the player.

De Jong has indeed shown no intention to leave Barcelona. He has voiced his desire to continue at Camp Nou multiple times, as he considers Barça as his dream club.

While the midfielder does hold an excellent relationship with new Man United coach Erik ten Hag, he is quite apprehensive about a move to Old Trafford. He has reportedly declined a move to Premier League already, despite an agreement between the two clubs.

De Jong’s desire to continue at Barcelona might have played a key role in his decision, but the player primarily wants to compete in the UEFA Champions League.

That is where the deal may fall through for Manchester United, although the Red Devils are weighing up a bumper contract for de Jong, in an attempt to lure him to Old Trafford this summer.

Whether or not they can get the deal done for just €60 million, as revealed by the English press, remains to be seen.