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Tom Blow

Frenkie de Jong hands Man Utd fresh transfer blow ahead of Barcelona cup tie

Frenkie de Jong insists "life is perfect" at Barcelona and wants to spend another decade playing for the Spanish giants.

The Netherlands international's latest show of affection for Barcelona is another blow for potential suitors Manchester United. Manager Erik ten Hag tried to persuade De Jong to join his team in the summer but the 25-year-old rejected the transfer.

Speculation around De Jong's future continues to be a talking point, yet the midfielder was keen to quash the rumours ahead of Netherlands' World Cup opener against African champions Senegal on Monday. De Jong is part of Louis van Gaal's 26-player squad.

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