Barcelona fans send mixed transfer messages to Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong

Barcelona supporters are torn on Frenkie de Jong amid ongoing interest from Manchester United.

De Jong, 25, remains the priority target for Erik ten Hag after United struck moves for Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez. An ongoing push for De Jong has not been straightforward, though, despite United initially reaching an agreement in principle for him.

Complications have arisen due to wages that were deferred by De Jong during the Covid-19 pandemic and United sources indicate that has been a major stumbling block. However, key figures at Old Trafford continue to pursue De Jong due to lingering concerns over alternative options should the Netherlands international not sign.

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After surprisingly being used as a make-shift defender on tour, Barcelona deployed De Jong in central midfield for their final outing against New York Red Bulls and the player celebrated that win by uploading several images on to his Instagram profile. Here are some replies from Barcelona supporters as taken from his comments section;

@jossephtrump said: "Don't leave us please."

@ashutoshrath.2007 posted: "We love you Frenkie."

@_ten_xxl_ added: "Stay with us boy."

@itsfooteux said: "Leave the club. We want Bernardo [Silva] to sign."

@semo.138 posted: "The heart wants you to stay and the mind says you must go."

@m7md_3mad added: "Reduce your salary or leave."

@cosettecouture said: "Stay and don't reduce your salary until others do..."

@xv2901g posted: "I want you to stay here with Barcelona."

@bdllhlshmry4293 added: "Carry on Frenkie. We need you here."

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