Surajit Das
Manchester United are close to reaching an agreement with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong
According to Spanish outlet Sport (h/t Manchester Evening News), Manchester United could complete the signing of Frenkie de Jong in the coming days.
Prior to the summer transfer window, Frenkie de Jong’s career had reached a turning point. Although the 25-year-old is still among Barcelona’s top players, his long-term future at Camp Nou is in doubt since the Catalan powerhouses struggle with a financial crisis.
The Dutch midfielder has currently played 138 times for Barcelona, contributing 12 goals and 17 assists. However, with Manchester United apparently among his potential admirers and the Blaugrana eager to offload de Jong, a fresh adventure potentially awaits the ex-Ajax player.
The loss of Paul Pogba—who will return to Juventus after leaving Old Trafford as a free agent—might be a crucial reason for the excessive interest from Manchester United. With Pogba gone, Manchester United’s creative midfield will suffer greatly, especially with the loss of backup alternatives such as Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard.
Barcelona and Manchester United are negotiating for de Jong, although no agreement has been reached as of yet. Despite the fact that the Red Devils seem adamant about landing their top transfer target, the Spanish team isn’t eager to sell him for a bargain.
However, now, It is believed that United are presently thought to be “close” to signing the player and both teams anticipate completing the agreement In the coming days.
This is a critical point in the negotiation. In order to balance their books and prevent additional financial fair play punishments, Barcelona might have an interest in concluding the deal by the end of June.
A player of Frenkie de Jong’s calibre at a discount was never a possibility, and Barcelona is undoubtedly not giving Manchester United any favours.
Despite this, even €86 million looks like a fairly fair price for a player who, if he plays to his full potential, could rank among the top midfielders in the Premier League and even the entire globe.
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There is not much that de Jong cannot do on the football field. He is capable of dropping deep, grabbing the ball, driving forward with it at his feet, beating defenders, working in tight spaces, making incisive passes, getting into the box, and scoring goals.
Teaming de Jong with his fellow countryman Donny van de Beek, a combo that worked well in Amsterdam, may be precisely what is required to bring out the best in the latter as he attempts to revive his waning career.
