Man Utd’s intentions on Frenkie de Jong medical, deal announcement and Barcelona payment

 

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Barcelona will struggle to accommodate him in their squad for the upcoming campaign if he stays.

And it could even be their way of sending a message to the player: reject United, and expect more of this treatment.

We’re not alone in thinking this, with Spanish outlet AS saying it’s ‘difficult not to interpret the technical decision to place De Jong in the central position as the one made with someone who is not counted on for the season’.

It’s actually rather insulting that a player of De Jong’s talents has to be forced to play out of position.

And with Barcelona increasingly keen for the 25-year-old to accept United’s offer, this latest development could work in the Red Devils’ favour.

There have been mixed messages over whether or not De Jong is willing to make the move to Old Trafford this summer.

Over in Catalonia, they continue to insist the Netherlands international doesn’t want to leave his current employers.

De Jong is settled living in Barcelona and always dreamed of playing for the La Liga side, ever since he was young.

He’s recently brought a new house in the city and wants to play in the Champions League, too.

But, over on these shores, the narrative is different.

De Jong has reportedly given United enough encouragement to believe this lengthy, drawn-out pursuit is worth their time.

And it does seem like the Red Devils wouldn’t be putting so much into a deal if they weren’t confident the midfielder was willing to come.