Manchester United are reportedly 'in talks' with Barcelona over a move for Frenkie de Jong in a deal which could pave the way for Raphinha to join the Spanish club. The Red Devils have been trying to get a deal over the line for some time as new manager Erik Ten Hag sees the fellow Dutchman as the key to his side's midfield woes.
Barcelona have previously quoted around €80 million (£68.3m) for the midfielder, with a sale potentially funding their future move for Leeds winger Raphinha. The 21-year-old scored 11 goals and racked up three assists in the Premier League last season, attracting major interest from Xavi's side who have placed him at the top of their transfer list.
But with a contract until 2024, the Whites are in no position to crumble under pressure and they have dug their heels in with demands of between £60-70 million to be paid upfront. Barcelona's financial problems are well-known - the club had to offload Lionel Messi last summer as they could not afford to re-sign him, while key players such as Pique, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba have all accepted huge pay cuts.
