Barcelona: Frenkie De Jong sends message to fans after signing
Barcelona are interested in Manchester United pair Anthony Elanga and Scott McTominay, according to reports. The Catalan giants are facing a fight to keep hold of Frenkie de Jong, who is a top Erik ten Hag transfer target. And a swap deal could take place at the end of the campaign.
Manchester United are eyeing De Jong to improve their midfield at a time where Nemanja Matic is set to leave and Paul Pogba is likely to follow him out of the exit door.
Barcelona have apparently been bracing themselves for the Red Devils to try using Harry Maguire, Alex Telles or Marcus Rashford as bait into letting their prized midfielder leave.
But, now, Gerard Romero has claimed on Twitch that Barcelona are genuinely interested in McTominay and Elanga - and that talks over the pair may begin in the ‘coming days’.
While McTominay still struggles for consistency, he’s a good professional with time on his side to develop.
United won’t want to let the Scotland international go as a result.
Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong is a top Man Utd transfer target (Image: GETTY)
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Barcelona are admirers of Man Utd star Scott McTominay (Image: GETTY)
“He is at a very good level and must continue. He can be one of the best midfielders in the world in the future.
“If it were up to me, he would continue at Barcelona for many more years.”
And former Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman, who struck up a close bond with De Jong during their time at the Nou Camp, also thinks the La Liga giants have no plans to let the player go.
"I don't think Barca want to sell Frenkie," he stated.