Barcelona president Joan Laporta has put a huge dent in the chances of Manchester United signing Frenkie de Jong as he never wants the star to leave.United have long been linked with a move for the Barca midfielder. The summer was full of stories suggesting the Red Devils had made him their number one priority. And the Catalans hinted that they would be prepared to let him leave for the right price.
That was said to be in the region of £68m. But the summer transfer deadline came and went, with the Netherlands international remaining at the Nou Camp.
The arrival of Erik ten Hag was the catalyst for United’ …
- December 23, 2022
