Barcelona have reportedly determined to promote Manchester United-linked Frenkie de Jong this summer time.
The Dutch midfielder is claimed to be a goal for incoming Previous Trafford boss Erik ten Hag as he faces as much as a sizeable summer time rebuild on the fallen Premier League giants.
Ten Hag coached the 24-year-old at Ajax earlier than he left for the Nou Camp in 2019.
De Jong's spell in Catalonia has been patchy however Barca sporting director Jordi Cruyff just lately said they membership need to preserve him.
Nonetheless, Spanish outlet AS report a change in stance with boss Xavi eager to pursue Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler.
The report states Barcelona need €70million (£58.7m) for De Jong.
That would pave the way in which for Ten Hag to convey considered one of his Ajax prodigies to Man United, who're set to lose Paul Pogba when his contract expires on the finish of the season.
Nonetheless, PSG and Bayern Munich have additionally been credited with an curiosity in De Jong.
He is made 136 appearances for Barcelona over three seasons, scoring 13 targets.