BARCELONA have named their asking price for star midfielder Frenkie de Jong, it’s been claimed.
The Netherlands international was wanted by several clubs before his 2019 move to the Nou Camp from Ajax.
Despite Barca’s inconsistency in recent years, De Jong has continued to impress – so much so Manchester United tried to acquire his services last summer.
The Catalans were reluctant to sell the 26-year-old, although they’re now reportedly willing to part company with him.
That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who claim the La Liga giants have slapped a staggering £85MILLION asking price on the midfielder.
The interest of United boss Erik ten Hag could very well be piqued by apparent Barca’s willingness to sell De Jong.
But the £85m asking could prove to be too much for the Prem big boys.
Ten Hag managed De Jong during his time in charge of Ajax, in which they won a domestic double and reached the 2019 Champions League semi-final.
Chelsea are rumoured to be keen on signing the midfielder, although Financial Fair Play could scupper their interest in acquiring his services.
De Jong – who has scored 16 goals and provided 21 assists during his time at Barca – has seldom spoken about his future at the Nou Camp.
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The Dutchman, however, recently insisted he was more happy in the Catalan capital.
But he refused to commit his long-term future to the club, saying: “Possibly.
“But I’m very satisfied at Barca. It’s always difficult to say. For now, I feel good here.”
He added: “I am in the club where I always wanted to be, where I dreamed.”
De Jong and his Barcelona team-mates will be back in action on Saturday evening, travelling to Galicia to take on Celta Vigo.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
