Manchester City are looking to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, valued at around £90 million, this summer.
According to a report from The Sun, Manchester City are hoping to sign Frenkie de Jong this summer. Barcelona will demand around £90 million to part ways with the 26-year-old midfielder.
De Jong has been linked with a move to Manchester United for well over a year, and the Red Devils almost signed him last summer. They managed to reach an agreement with Barcelona, but the player refused to leave and has continued to resist their approaches.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester City can convince the Dutch international midfielder to join them this summer. The opportunity to join Pep Guardiola’s squad can be a tempting proposition for any player.
Manchester City are proven winners at the highest level, and they recently completed a treble after winning the elusive UEFA Champions League trophy. It seems that Guardiola is looking to strengthen his midfield this summer. Manchester City have already secured the services of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea. And signing de Jong would improve them immensely.
The 26-year-old midfielder is one of the best in his position, and he could be a key player for Manchester City in the coming season. The Dutchman is valued at around £90 million by Barcelona, and Manchester City certainly have the financial resources to pay big money for him.
Barcelona are reportedly going through financial problems, and a lucrative offer could prove to be difficult to turn down for them. The Catalan giants need to strengthen the squad adequately, and they have recently signed Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer. It remains to be seen whether they are ready to sanction the departure of the Dutchman.
The 26-year-old is at the peak of his career, and the opportunity to showcase his qualities in the Premier League could be an interesting opportunity for him. There is no doubt that he has the quality to establish himself as one of the best midfielders in English football.
He will add creativity, control and drive to the Manchester City midfield. The Premier League champions already have a formidable squad at their disposal, and the addition of the Dutchman could make them very difficult to beat next season.
