Manchester United reject Barcelona’s attempt for a Harry Maguire and Frenkie de Jong swap deal – Paper Round

Barca attempt Maguire-De Jong deal Manchester United have rejected an audacious offer from Barcelona, which would have seen club captain Harry Maguire head to the Camp Nou as part of a swap deal involving Frenkie de Jong. The two clubs are currently engaged in negotiations as United attempt to strike a deal to sign the Dutch midfielder. However, the Sun state that Barca were keen on bringing Maguire to Spain as the Catalan club look to improve their defensive options.

United immediately rejected the proposition and it seems like the clubs have finally agreed on a transfer fee of around £69 million to bring De Jong to Old Trafford. Ad/> /> TransfersNeymar considers PSG exit after comments by club president — reports17 HOURS AGO Paper Round’s view: This seems like a very odd story. Maguire has had a bit of a nightmare year at Manchester United.

The England international is clearly a talented player, but he became a scapegoat at Old Trafford throughout the season during United’s disappointing campaign. Maguire does not seem like the kind of player who will give up and you would expect him to battle through the noise and prove his critics wrong. Maybe Barcelona thought they could low-ball United and attempt to pick up Maguire while his stocks are low.

But it seems like new boss Erik ten Hag views the 29-year-old as a key part of his squad for the upcoming campaign. Read the full story Ronaldo rejects MLS move Cristiano Ronaldo is set to activate his one-year contract extension at Manchester United after rejecting the opportunity to join David Beckham’s MLS club Inter Miami. The Star reveal that Beckham attempted to lure the 37-year-old to the United States this summer, but United informed their former player that Ronaldo was