€80m- Rated Barcelona superstar to ‘seriously consider’ huge Man Utd transfer – Reports

€80m- Rated Barcelona superstar to ‘seriously consider’ huge Man Utd transfer – Reports

Frenkie de Jong is reportedly ‘beginning to seriously consider’ accepting a move to Manchester United, and it seems talks over his Barcelona future will progress in the coming days.

De Jong has long been a target of United. When Erik ten Hag was in charge, the Red Devils were linked with him in every transfer window, given he was one of his favourite players.

Since he was sacked and Ruben Amorim came through the door, there have been more links with United, breathing more life into a potential transfer.

According to El Nacional, De Jong could finally say yes after wanting to remain at Barcelona since he signed there.

The report states the midfielder is ‘beginning to seriously consider’ accepting a move to United, with Chelsea also named.

It’s said he does not feel opportunities will grow for him at Barca under Hansi Flick.

The report states talks over his future will progress in the coming days, and ‘everything points to’ his future being resolved before the end of the January window, with Barca in a position to improve their squad if De Jong’s departure ‘is finally finalised’.

Lots riding on De Jong decision
There is a lot riding on the decision to potentially leave Barca, not only for De Jong himself. For the midfielder, who has started just one La Liga game this season, it would surely be an opportunity for more minutes.

If he does leave, Barca would surely be able to register Dani Olmo for the second half of the season, with less in the way in terms of the wage cap currently stopping them. That would mean the attacking-midfielder would not have to leave the club.

United signing a player of De Jong’s quality would almost certainly see their fortunes rise, which would be very useful given they’re currently 14th in the Premier League.

There is another option for the midfielder, though, as TEAMtalk is aware that Liverpool are keen on him, with a summer move potentially in the offing