BARCELONA president Joan Laporta insists Frenkie de Jong won’t be sold at ANY point this year.
And that comes as bad news for Manchester United who had been hoping to finally seal a move for the midfielder this month or at the end of the season.
United were heavily linked with the Dutchman last year and spent most of the summer trying to sign him.
Barcelona were said to be open to letting De Jong leave in an attempt to cut down their wage bill.
But he ended up staying in Spain and has worked his way back into Xavi’s plans after finding himself on the bench in the early weeks.
De Jong, 25, recently revealed his desire to move to Old Trafford, according to a surprise report from Fichajes.
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That could have led to the Red Devils reigniting their interest in the ex-Ajax man and opening up the possibility of a reunion with Erik ten Hag.
But Laporta has insisted that Barcelona’s stance hasn’t changed and he’s not on the market.
Whether that be this month or in the summer, he clearly stated at any point this year.
Laporta said: “Frenkie de Jong is not for sale.
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“He wasn’t for sale in the summer and he won’t leave this year.
“De Jong is a very appealing footballer, we know that, but I insist he’s not for sale.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
