Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong 'willing to leave' Barcelona, which could put Arsenal on red alert
Frenkie de Jong is reportedly considering his future at Barcelona, which could put Manchester United and Arsenal on red alert.
He 26 years He is a long-term target of the Red Devils and was close to reuniting with former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford in 2022.
United and Barça agreed on a fee amounting to £73 millionbut the midfielder finally decided to stay at the Camp Nou.
However, the Dutch international, who has earned 54 caps, could now leave Catalonia after five years, claiming he is dissatisfied with the club's ambitions and lack of silverware (a LaLiga title and a Copa del Rey).
speaking in Esport3In the 'Onze' program, journalist Lluís Canut, very close to the player's entourage, stated: “De Jong has not given the green light.
“But he no longer closes the door on leaving Barça as he did two seasons ago, when he had interest, especially from manchester unitedto go and play with the coach who had him at Ajax: Ten Hag.
“At the moment, De Jong is a little disappointed by the situation Barça because he has not managed to convert the expectations that had been generated at the time he signed into important titles.
“De Jong would be willing to leave Barça at the end of this season.”
Spanish news outlet Relief For his part, he has stated that the Blaugrana have 'doubts' about De Jong, and could try to sell him to improve their finances.
While the news will no doubt pique United's interest, Arsenal could also be tempted to make a move for the 2019 Eredivisie champions.
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This is because in 2019, he opened up about his desire to play for arsenal before joining Barcelona.
He said International Voetbal: “In my mind I have had the following list for a long time: Ajax-Arsenal-Barcelona, call it the Marc Overmars route.
“But of course, if you can go directly to Barcelona, then you are right where you want to be. “Faster than you ever dared to dream.”
The Gunners are believed to be searching for a new central midfielder in what could be a busy summer at the Emirates.
