Frenkie de Jong tells Manchester United he wants to stay at Barcelona
Daily MailManchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong after the Dutchman's agent told Barcelona that he has no interest in leaving this summer. Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong has told Barcelona he has no interest in leaving New United boss Erik ten Hag wants De Jong at Old Trafford as the new leader of his midfield But, according to The Guardian, United have been informed by De Jong's agents - Ali Dursun and Hasan Cetinkaya - that the 25-year-old wants to stay put in Spain. Reports in Spain on Tuesday suggested Barcelona had told De Jong to take a 'substantial pay cut' if he wanted to stay because of the club's perilous financial position. De Jong would be able to continue playing Champions League football if he finds a way to stay at Barcelona, while United will compete in the Europa League next season.