Manchester United raise their offer for De Jong

The Manchester United has a Frenkie de Jong as the main objective for this season. The English club maintains permanent contacts with the Camp Nou making punctual economic proposals. In the last hours, it would have increased its offer from 60 million fixed plus variable euros to 65 fixed, according to @FabrizioRomano, a journalist specializing in the market.

The Barça He has made it very clear to the English leaders, in the different conversations held, that he will only transfer the midfielder for an amount above 75-80 million euros, which was what was spent when he signed him in 2019. At the Camp Nou They understand that it must be a major operation because Xavi wants him in the squad. The difference would still be considerable because they are 10-15 away from a deal.

to the international of Netherlands He is not seduced by the idea because he does not want to miss out, at 25 years old and with a contract until 2026, an edition of the Champions League, without also having the next one guaranteed. The presence of Erik ten Hag on the bench, a coach who knows him well, seduces him but is not a definitive element.

The latest statements from De JongIn addition, they leave their predisposition in the air, although some sources suggest that they would be giving in. If he leaves, it is because the club is going to ask him when the offer that meets his economic expectations is received. In the coming days, both clubs hope to continue bringing positions closer together.

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