There are a lot of rumors floating around at the moment. I have also seen the news where it says, #de Jong has like an Instagram post of Barcelona not treating him well while the transfer talks are going on.
So, I think everyone can guess that any kind of media, whether online or offline, is willing to try to take any rumor about this and make it big news just because of publicity. I don't know if there is anything else to that news. De Jong has already told Barcelona that it is his dream club. I think even though it might not be the most intelligent decision to make, he is choosing to stay in Barcelona. And Barcelona is not planning to do anything stupid right now to change that.
Duke
I guess he really meant it when he described Barcelona as his dream club. Despite the speculations about the debt the club owes him and the coach asking him to leave he has been reluctant in a move away from the club, that shows the level at which he loves to stay at the club. It is rare to see players like this who will want to remain at the club when things go bad. In my opinion I think Barcelona should work things out with him and let him stay.