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Quote from: Velvet78 on December 19, 2022, 10:10:23 PM

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It seems that for the upcoming transfer market Manchester United got a breath of fresh air regarding De Jong's move, he started to feel uncomfortable at Barcelona because Xavi gave him very little playing time, on the other hand the discussions on De Jong's new contract were tough, because the player still insisted on not want to lower the salary offered by Barcelona's management.

Several media reports that De Jong is increasingly likely to leave Barcelona in the winter transfer market and Manchester United is one of the clubs most likely to get the player's signature.

After his first attempt failed last June, Manchester United have not given up on bringing De Jong to Old Trafford. According to a source I've read, Manchester United still want to bring in De Jong from Barcelona when the transfer market re-opens.

It looks like Manchester United second attempt will fail again, De Jong has stated his commitment to Barcelona.
Before the 2022 World Cup started, De Jong said:

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"I'm very happy at Barcelona, when I play it's great and in terms of living here, life is perfect. I always wanted to stay at Barcelona this summer, and this is why I always stay calm in the summer. But look, the club has its own ideas and I have my own, and sometimes these clash with each other. But in the end everything worked out fine."

Manchester United, who want to strengthen the midfield, really want De Jong to be in their squad, Erik ten Hag is considered a figure capable of seducing De Jong to accept Manchester United offer. Even though De Jong has said his commitment to Barcelona, anything can still happen, moreover Barcelona really want to get some money to get new players in the January transfer market.