Manchester United's bid to sign Frenkie de Jong this transfer window has reportedly been handed a last-ditch boost after Barcelona issued the midfielder an ultimatum over his future.
According to Spanish outlet Sport (via the Mirror), the La Liga side have ordered a meeting with the player to demand that De Jong either halves his current salary or accepts United's offer to join the Premier League side. It is thought that the 25-year-old is one of six players that the club need to offload before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Barcelona's financial difficulties have been well documented, and as time runs out for the Spanish club to sell players, things appear to be getting more desperate for Xavi's side. Erik ten Hag has been chasing De Jong all summer with no luck, but the Reds may have just been presented one last opportunity to get their man.
