Manchester United have opened direct talks with Barça for Frenkie de Jong with the price tag around €85m, waiting for opening bid.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano in a tweet on Wednesday said De Jong is still not convinced to leave Barça and he wants UEFA Champions League football.
However, Manchester United are believed to try to push again as Barça need to solve financial issues.
Manchester United have opened direct talks with Barça for Frenkie de Jong. Price tag around €85m, waiting for opening bid. 🚨 #MUFC
De Jong is still not convinced to leave Barça and he wants UCL football – Man Utd will try to push again as Barça need to solve financial issues. pic.twitter.com/jT18D37sPK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 1, 2022
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