- Manchester United has been pursuing Frenkie de Jon for over a month now
- The Dutch international has been unwilling to leave Camp Nou
- Memphis Depay is also set to leave the club and has been linked to Manchester United.
The possible transfer of Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United has been one of the most talked-about topics this summer.
Although the rumour mill has been relatively silent in recent weeks because it appeared that the Dutch superstar did not want to leave, a report from Sport has suggested that there is new hope for United.
Frenkie de Jong. Photo: BEsoccer
Depay and Frenkie de Jong are supposed to lesve Campnou during this transfer period.
At this point, it is clear that none of the players genuinely wants to go, but if the manager begins to exert pressure on them to go and if both feel unwelcome, they may be compelled to rethink their plans.
De Jong will command a sizeable transfer fee and will save Barca significant money on wages. Depay, on the other hand, has lost a spark at the club. Memphis and De Jong are Dutch internationals and have represented their country at the highest level.
Memphis, formerly of United, scored 13 goals during his first season with the Catalan giants after signing with them as a free agent a year ago from Lyon.
Memphis had previously played for United. However, his opportunities to play for the first team will be reduced this season due to the club’s acquisitions of Ferran Torres, Raphinha, Aubameyang, and Robert Lewandowski.
In addition, Ansu Fati will be making his return following a lengthy injury absence.
Depay has been linked to Man United, but he is a talented forward who should draw interest from othe top clubs. On the other hand, it is anticipated that the tales regarding de Jong heading to Old Trafford will reemerge over the next few days.
Xavi Hernandez, the manager of Barcelona, is scheduled to have personal meetings with both players while the team is in the United States for their preseason tour.
During these meetings, he will inform both players that the club intends to move them both this summer, which will speed up the process of them leaving the club.
This summer, Barcelona completed several significant transfers, which will likely result in the club having to let some players go to reduce the overall number of players on its roster and the necessity to raise further funds to make additional transfers.
Memphis Depay is set to leave Caamp Nou this simmer. Photo: Besoccer
According to Diario Sport, Memphis Depay does not command a significant salary. Still, Barcelona does not want a player to occupy a place in their squad if he is not assured regular first-team minutes.
This is because Barcelona’s squad is now unbalanced.
There have been rumours circulating that De Jong has already cleaned out his locker at Barcelona in preparation for what appears to be an impending transfer to Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag, the new manager of Manchester United, was De Jong’s coach at Ajax, and the two spoke on the phone to discuss the player’s potential role in ten Hag’s plan for Old Trafford.
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