Manchester United have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong, with Barcelona president Joan Laporta claiming they have “no intention” of selling the midfielder.
As reported by the Manchester Evening News , United were hoping to wrap up a deal for De Jong over the coming days as the Netherlands international returned from his break. A fee was agreed with Barcelona earlier this week, with United set to pay €65m (£56.14m) plus add-ons.
Spanish sources also indicated De Jong had accepted he would have to leave Camp Nou as the La Liga giants prepare for his departure. Laporta was said to be waiting for the transfer to go through before sanctioning any incomings in the market.
