Despite Joan Laporta’s public comments, FC Barcelona are ready to sell Frenkie de Jong according to Diario AS.
And it is understood that the Dutchman’s transfer does not depend on Barcelona being able to replace him with Bernardo Silva (Manchester City).
FC Barcelona’s hopes of signing the Portuguese are dwindling due to the amount it would cost to snatch him from the Etihad Stadium – around 100m euros. But FC Barcelona will still be interested in De Jong due to his refusal to lower his salary. Its destination, however, is not yet known. Chelsea and Manchester United seem to be the two best placed clubs at the moment.
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Chelsea have emerged as strong contenders as FC Barcelona are already in talks with them over the transfer of Marcos Alonso, the Spaniard they believe will provide serious competition for Jordi Alba at Camp Nou next season. The idea is to carry out a partial exchange.