Frenkie de Jong arrived at FC Barcelona from Ajax with the expectation of becoming a central figure in the Barça midfield. However, after five seasons wearing the Barça jersey, his performances have been below expectations. In fact, last season, he finished with just 2 goals in 30 games and without any assists, leaving fans with the feeling that he could offer much more.
Beyond the statistics, Frenkie de Jong's situation at Barça has become more complicated. His contract expires in 2026 and he has no intention of renewing it if the economic conditions change, which has led the board to consider his sale as a viable option. The need to activate his exit is increasingly urgent, especially given the economic pressure that the club is facing.
Initially, Frenkie de Jong's destination was thought to be Manchester United, who had already shown interest in transfer him in the past. But now it has come to light that the English club's real target is not the Dutchman. The Red Devils are dreaming of another Barça transfer.
Manchester United are moving on from Frenkie de Jong: they call Barça and ask for a better transfer
According to the latest reports, Manchester United have decided to move on from Frenkie de Jong and are no longer interested in transfer him. Instead, they have set their sights on a new target: Fermin Lopez.
The young Barça product has shown great potential, but is currently not guaranteed a starting place in the first team. At Manchester United, however, Fermin Lopez would be a key player in midfield, giving him the opportunity to develop and play more regularly.
Fermin Lopez responds to Manchester United's interest
Despite Manchester United's interest, Fermin Lopez has made it clear that his desire is to stay at FC Barcelona and take advantage of the opportunity to establish himself under Hansi Flick. With his vision and skills, Fermin wants to prove his worth and fight for a place in the squad, leaving United's offer in the background.
Faced with this situation, Joan Laporta has the difficult task of convincing Manchester United to focus their efforts on Frenkie de Jong, instead of continuing to pursue Fermin Lopez. If they manage to move the pieces correctly, Barça could benefit from a transfer that eases their financial burden and allows the team to focus on a more solid future.