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Barcelona are reportedly open to “big-money” offers for Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong.
De Jong, who has 40 caps for the Netherlands, arrived at Barcelona from Ajax for a €75million fee in 2019, accumulating 137 appearances for the club in all competitions.
The midfielder has been a key pillar in Barcelona’s line-up this season, appearing 44 times, but the Catalan giants may be ready to move on as the interest from United intensifies.
TOP STORY – BARCA ARE CONSIDERING OFFERS FOR DE JONG
The Blaugrana are open-minded about potentially parting ways with De Jong, who is being closely linked with his former Ajax coach Erik ten Hag for his new venture at United.
He is one of the main players on the Red Devils’ wish-list, which Fichajes reports also includes Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse, Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia and West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen.
The Telegraph adds that Ten Hag has identified eight players “he can trust” at the club, while being on the fence about Marcus Rashford’s future.
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– L’Equipe is reporting RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku would like to leave the club after this season, with a desire to head to Manchester City, United, Paris Saint-Germain or Milan.
– Newcastle United have met with the agent of Watford’s Ismaila Sarr but will have to match the club’s £40million asking price, per FootballTransfers.
– Bayer Leverkusen are planning a move for PSG youngster Eric-Junior Dina Ebimbe after failing to secure the deal during the January transfer window, according to RMC Sport.
– Sport is reporting Samuel Umtiti will leave Barcelona in the next transfer window and wants to return to Lyon, who will be competing for his services with Rennes, Montpellier and Nice.
– Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is unlikely to sign an extension with the club and could be sold in the next transfer window with his contract set to expire in 2023, according to The Times.
