According to reports, Frenkie de Jong, a star for Barcelona, has informed the team that he is willing to accept a pay cut in order to stay at the Nou Camp.
However, Manchester United continues to have a strong interest in the Dutch international. There is still no guarantee he’ll move to Old Trafford despite months of persistent rumors.
Frenkie de Jong reportedly told his team that he is prepared to take a pay cut in order to remain with the Catalan giants.
The Dutch international remains a top priority for Manchester United. Even though there have been persistent rumors about him moving to Old Trafford for months, it is still not certain.
Soon after announcing Erik ten Hag as their new manager, Manchester United first started speaking with Barcelona in May.
Although they have agreed to a starting price for De Jong, which is reportedly in the region of £63 million, the midfielder’s future is still in question.
De Jong, a Netherlands international, agreed to take a pay cut shortly after the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, and Barcelona now owes him a staggering £17 million in deferred wages.
However, they have instructed the player to cut his pay in half if he wants to stay in Catalonia, regardless of what they owe him.
