Recent reports from Spain indicate that Barcelona is seemingly ready to sell Frenkie de Jong, setting his price at €60 million. This suggests that the ongoing speculation about De Jong’s future at Camp Nou may be nearing a resolution. Since joining in 2019, De Jong has been frequently mentioned in transfer rumors, and now Barcelona appears willing to consider offers for him this summer.
Manchester United, which has consistently shown interest in De Jong, could be well-positioned to secure him. The club has come close to signing the 27-year-old in the past two transfer windows but hasn’t finalized a deal yet. With the current circumstances at Barcelona and the asking price of €60 million, this summer might be the best chance for United to complete the transfer.
According to reports from the Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona’s willingness to negotiate at the new price could significantly impact the transfer landscape. Manchester United, which is actively searching for a new central midfielder and has struggled to secure Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte—who remains a priority despite PSG’s firm €60 million valuation—is now considering other options. Potential alternatives include Burnley’s Sander Berge, Joao Gomes, and Youssouf Fofana, as mentioned by The Transfers Podcast.
Despite these alternatives, De Jong’s uncertain future at Barcelona and the adjusted price might refocus United’s attention on him. His current Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is €47.5 million, down from its peak of €86.1 million in July 2021. This decrease in value might make De Jong a more attractive target for United, particularly given their recent transfer market activities.
Manchester United has been active this summer, securing Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee and Lille defender Leny Yoro for a combined €104.5 million. The club is also close to finalizing deals for Bayern Munich defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. Meanwhile, several players have departed, including Mason Greenwood to Marseille, Willy Kambwala to Villarreal, Alvaro Carreras Fernandez to Benfica, and Donny van de Beek to Girona. Raphael Varane’s departure on a free transfer underscores the substantial changes within the squad.
Given these shifts and the potential for De Jong’s transfer at a reduced price, this summer could be a prime opportunity for Manchester United to bolster their midfield and continue their efforts to reshape and strengthen the team for the upcoming season.