Manchester United have hit another roadblock in their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
De Jong has long been a favourite of Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag since their time at Ajax together, with the 25-year-old being named Champions League Midfielder of the season as Ten Hag led the Dutch club to the semi-finals in 2019.
But Sport says De Jong is now viewed within Barca as indispensable, and Barcelona will no longer consider any attempt to request the player’s salary is reduced.
In addition to this, Xavi Hernandez is reportedly unwilling to entertain offers on the 25-year-old as he eyes the De Jong as the long-term successor to Sergio Busquets in the heart of the club’s midfield.
Busquets has won everything available to him in since making his debut for the club back in 2008, but the 34-year-old is expected to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season.
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