Arsenal and Manchester City have asked to be informed of Frenkie De Jong’s situation, as the midfielder could leave Barcelona.
According to HITC, Arsenal and Manchester City could battle it out for Frenkie De Jong in the summer as the Premier League duo makes the approach and have asked to be informed on the midfielder’s situation. Barcelona could choose to sell should they need to boost their coffers amid their precarious financial situation.
Arsenal and Manchester City are keen on Frenkie De Jong.
Frenkie De Jong reiterated how comfortable he was at Barcelona and relished his time in the city when Manchester United came calling in the summer of 2022. The real reason for his preference to stay at Barcelona was the deferred wages the club owed him, although his stance could change in the summer.
Despite Barcelona reportedly wanting to offer De Jong a new deal earlier in the season, they might sell the midfielder for a tremendously good offer. A host of clubs would be ready, including Manchester United, although Arsenal and Manchester City now appear like the front runners.
The Premier League giants have approached and asked to be informed of the 26-year-old Barcelona star’s situation. Should he depart in the summer, Arsenal and Manchester City will probably battle it out, with De Jong previously talking about his admiration for the Gunners and the Man City boss on separate occasions.
Barcelona’s precarious financial situation could force sales of some of their critical stars, with De Jong firmly established as one of their prized assets. Arsenal and Manchester City will wait eagerly for a go-ahead, after which a tremendous battle could ensue for the 26-year-old Barcelona star.
Arsenal and Manchester City eye a new midfielder.
Arsenal and Manchester City went head-to-head for Declan Rice last summer, with the Gunners coming out on top. Guardiola had wanted to sign a new midfielder since the departure of Ilkay Gundogan and have set sights on other targets like Joao Neves ahead of the summer.
Similarly, Arsenal are probably looking at a new presence in their midfield, with Martin Zubimendi considered a priority target in the summer. They could even sell Thomas Partey for a decent fee, especially given the Ghanaian’s troublesome injury record in recent seasons.
Either way, the two clubs will shore up their midfield and strengthen themselves in the area where they are short. If De Jong is to enter the market, these clubs will fight a fierce battle like they did for Rice.
