Barcelona manager Xavi has claimed that Frenkie de Jong will not be for sale in January amid Manchester United interest.
MEN Sport revealed last month that Erik ten Hag was open to another bid for De Jong should the opportunity arise. It is understood that the Dutchman had given personal reassurances to his old manager that he would be open to a switch to United.
However, in public he was declaring his allegiance and future to Barca. The Manchester Evening News understands that an issue regarding his deferred wages meant that De Jong was unwilling to leave Camp Nou and instead the Reds decided to pursue a deal with Casemiro.
