What Frenkie de Jong did in Barcelona pre-season training amid Manchester United transfer pursuit

Frenkie de Jong has been pictured taking part in first-team training for Barcelona as his side's pre-season tour of the United States continues.

Manchester United are desperately trying to sign the Dutch midfielder this summer, although more than two weeks have passed since United agreed a deal in principle with Barcelona for the signing of De Jong. Despite the belief that the Dutchman wants to stay at Barcelona, Erik ten Hag's side have been relentless in their pursuit and are still hoping that a deal can be done.

Barcelona's own hierarchy have been at odds with each other recently after their club president and director of football publicly contradicted each other in yet another bizarre twist to this transfer story. Despite all the noise and confusion surrounding the move continuing off the pitch, De Jong has been back on the training pitch.

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Here are three things we spotted as Barcelona took part in an open training session ahead of their match against David Beckham-owned Inter Miami later this week:

1. Frenkie de Jong was all smiles

If the Dutch midfielder is concerned over his future, he certainly wasn't showing it.

As he was put through his paces under the hot sun, the former Ajax player was seen to be sharing laughs and jokes with his teammates as he cut a relaxed figure throughout the session. Although United fans would love an absence from training — the case with Lisandro Martinez before his move — De Jong certainly seemed to be enjoying himself as he took to the field in Florida.

2. The Dutchman won't be taking penalties at Old Trafford

The debate over who should be taking penalties at United will surely not involve