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Frenkie de Jong feels grateful about Manchester United offer but remains not satisfied with Barcelona situation Reports

Frenkie de Jong frustrated by current situation According to journalist , star Frenkie de Jong is reportedly grateful for 's offer but is not satisfied with the situation. The summer's longest-running transfer saga continues to take twists and turns, with the latest developments hinting at an agreement between Barca and United for €85 million. Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold and football director John Murtough have reportedly been in Barcelona to thrash out a deal for the Dutchman (per ). However, there is one last hurdle in a potential transfer, i.e., persuading the midfielder to leave the Catalan giants. As Domenech has stated (via ): "It's now a matter of convincing de Jong to join (Manchester United). De Jong feels grateful for the offer from United and he realizes that Barcelona need to sell him, but he's not satisfied with that situation." Frenkie de Jong tells ESPN: "I prefer to stay at Barcelona, my dream club since I was little. If other clubs call, I will answer, that's what I always do" (politely). "I have no agreement with any group, nothing." Frenkie de Jong tells ESPN: "I prefer to stay at Barcelona, my dream club since I was little. If other clubs call, I will answer, that's what I always do" (politely). "I have no agreement with any group, nothing." The 25-year-old had previously stated his desire to remain at Camp Nou and play for his dream club. Despite the comments, the Red Devils haven't stopped pursuing the former Ajax player, who is often considered one of the most versatile midfielders of the current generation. De Jong has arguably been Erik ten Hag's top-most transfer target, and considering their relationship at Ajax, the move might materialize soon. Barça president Laporta on de Jong: “There are many clubs that want him, not just Man United. We have no intention of selling him, he wants to stay”.

“I'm going to do everything to keep Frenkie, but there’s also a salary issue and that would have to be adjusted”. Barça president Laporta on de Jong: “There are many clubs that want him, not just Man United. We have no intention of selling him, he wants to stay”. “I'm going to do everything to keep Frenkie, but there’s also a salary issue and that would have to be adjusted”. Barcelona owe the 25-year-old £13.7 million as his basic pay and another £3.4 million as bonuses. Alongside this, Barca are stating in the media that they want de Jong to stay, yet are still open to offloading the midfielder.

Can Erik ten Hag persuade Frenkie de Jong to leave Barcelona and join him at Manchester United

Will Erik ten Hag get his man? It would have seemed as if Erik ten Hag had already convinced Frenkie de Jong to make a move to Old Trafford. Despite seemingly reaching an agreement over a fee for De Jong, Manchester United have failed to fully convince the player.Erik ten Hag: "Eriksen and Frenkie de Jong deals? We want to add the right players. We've really good squad, we are working to develop our way of playing". Erik ten Hag: "Eriksen and Frenkie de Jong deals? We want to add the right players. We've really good squad, we are working to develop our way of playing". De Jong has four years left on his current deal with the five-time Champions League winners, but a decision over his future seems imminent. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found