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Tom Blow

Barcelona confirm Frenkie de Jong transfer deadline as Man Utd finally make breakthrough

De Jong Frenkie de Jong FC Barcelona Joan Laporta Christian Eriksen Franck Kessie Jules Kounde Robert Lewandowski Xavi Camp Nou

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed they need to register their new signings by August 13, giving Manchester United a boost in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong.

The Red Devils have made a breakthrough in their of the 25-year-old midfielder, after months of chasing his signature. The Dutchman is one of Erik ten Hag's primary transfer targets after coaching him during his successful four-and-a-half-year spell at Ajax.

Barcelona have made a number of signings this summer - including Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde - but have not registered all of them ahead of the new season for financial reasons. As per La Liga rules, they must free up their budget first before they can do so.

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