Premier League transfer news LIVE: As reported by journalist Gerard Romero, the future of Frenkie de Jong at Barcelona will not only depend on the offer that Manchester United submit for him but also on the Catalans’ chances of signing Bernardo Silva this summer. Manchester United have been negotiating with Barca for over weeks on the transfer of the Dutch national who is Erik ten Hag’s No.1 transfer priority. Follow Latest Football News LIVE with InsideSport.IN
Premier League transfer news LIVE: Frenkie de Jong’s sale to Manchester United is conditioned on the arrival of Manchester City star Bernardo Silva to Barcelona – Check LATEST UPDATES
Xavi is conditioning the sale of Frenkie de Jong. He wants the club to have secured Bernardo Silva before selling De Jong. Manchester United’s last offer was €65m + €22m, if United get to €75m + €12m, he will be sold. #MUFC [@gerardromero]
— mufcmpb (@mufcMPB) July 5, 2022
Premier League transfer news LIVE: Frenkie de Jong’s sale to United could depend on Bernardo Silva’s move
The journalist states that manager Xavi Hernandez conditions the Dutchman’s exit to the arrival of the Manchester City superstar in the ongoing transfer window.
It is no secret that Manchester United and Barcelona have been negotiating for a while for the transfer of de Jong. Recent reports have even indicated that the two clubs have reached an agreement over a transfer fee for the Netherlands international.
However, according to Romero that might not be the case. He states that the last offer presented by Manchester United was €65 million (fixed) plus €22 million (variables).
Meanwhile, Barcelona are still said to be holding on for a sum of €75 million (fixed) plus €12 million (variables). Only then, the Catalan giants would consider accepting the offer made by the Premier League giants.
Premier League transfer news LIVE: Man United still in talks with Barca over Frenkie de Jong
At the same time, Barça sanctioning the sale of the midfielder will likely hinge on the situation with Silva. The 27-year-old has been identified as the ideal replacement for de Jong by Xavi and the club’s technical staff.
The former AS Monaco star himself is believed to be keen on jumping ship to Camp Nou. However, Manchester City are confident that the Portuguese international will be at the club beyond the summer, in which case de Jong might end up staying as well.
However, the Netherlands international would have to reduce his salary to continue at Barcelona which therefore seems that a move to Old Trafford is highly possible.
Premier League transfer news LIVE: Frenkie de Jong’s sale to Manchester United is conditioned on the arrival of Manchester City star Bernardo Silva to Barcelona – Check LATEST UPDATES
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