Barcelona president makes Frenkie de Jong claim as Manchester United hope to seal deal
Here are the latest Premier League headlines for Wednesday, July 6.
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Frenkie De Jong transfer to Manchester United held up by £17m deferred wage debt
Manchester United’s protracted pursuit of Frenkie de Jong is being held up by money owed to the Netherlands midfielder by Barcelona in wages he agreed to defer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Barcelona 'don't want to sell' Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United
Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists they do not want to sell midfielder Frenkie de Jong despite Manchester United being poised to clinch a £56million deal.
'This is an embarrassment' - Manchester United fans react to Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong update
Manchester United are still waiting to sign Frenkie de Jong this summer. Though the Manchester Evening News understands the club have agreed a fee for the midfielder, Barcelona president Joan Laporta is evidently still confident the Dutchman will remain at Camp Nou.
Barcelona ‘don’t want to sell’ Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists they do not want to sell midfielder Frenkie de Jong despite Manchester United being poised to clinch a £56million deal.
Former Manchester United star praises club for handling of Frenkie de Jong transfer saga
Former Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe has praised the club for their handling of the ongoing Frenkie de Jong transfer saga.
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Frenkie de Jong Not For Sale: Barcelona President Joan Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Wednesday that Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong is not for sale despite rumours of a departure to the Premier League. De Jong "is a Barca player and unless we have a need or interest in selling him, we don't want to sell him," Laporta said as the club unveiled new signing Franck Kessie. "We know he has offers. If at some moment we were interested, we would consider it, but right now, we're not selling the player," Laporta insisted. De Jong, 25, has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United and a reunion with former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, who is preparing for his first season at Old Trafford.