Frenkie de Jong was left out of Barcelona's starting line-up for their opening pre-season clash against Inter Miami, just days after slamming the club on social media.
The Blaugrana ran out six-goal victors against Phil Neville's side but De Jong was not included in the starting line-up after the club agreed an initial transfer fee with Manchester United. The two clubs have struck a £56.2million upfront fee, with add-ons taking a prospective deal to £72million – but that move has yet to be finalised.
United will not give up on a deal and will continue to push for the player for the remainder of the window with the belief that De Jong wants to join the club and be reunited with his former boss Erik ten Hag, who is driving the Red Devils' interest.
