Barcelona president Joan Laporta has once again claimed that he'd love to keep hold of Frenkie de Jong in the wake of intense transfer interest from Manchester United - but he has urged Martin Braithwaite and Samuel Umtiti to find new clubs.
Speculation over De Jong's future has rumbled on for months, with Erik ten Hag keen to reunite with the playmaker who rose to prominence under his guidance at Ajax. However, De Jong has made it clear that he is reluctant to quit the Nou Camp; particularly as United are unable to offer Champions League football.
Barcelona have been plagued by financial issues over the past 18 months, and reports claim that the La Liga giants need to raise funds to register a string of new summer signings. But Laporta is adamant that the club do not have to cash in on De Jong - and has urged him to snub overseas interest.
