Tottenham will have to make a higher offer to sign Barcelona mainstay Frenkie de Jong, a target for Chelsea and Manchester United.
According to a report by Mundo Deportivo, as relayed by Sport Witness, Frenkie de Jong is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The North London giants have submitted an offer worth €70 million to sign the Barcelona mainstay, a target for Chelsea and Manchester United. But the Blaugrana will demand €100 million to part ways with him.
The Frenkie de Jong Story
Frenkie de Jong has been one of the best midfielders in the world in the last half a dozen years. The 26-year-old rose in prominence during his stint with Ajax, capturing the attention of several European bigwigs. Eventually, Barcelona won the race to sign the Dutchman in July 2019.
Since then, the Netherlands’ international has come leaps and bounds, establishing himself as a pivotal figure for Barcelona. He has turned out over 200 times thus far for Barcelona, chipping in with 16 goals and 21 assists. But de Jong’s Barcelona future has constantly been uncertain due to the club’s poor financial situation. Such a scenario has captured the attention of top clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham.
A Man in Demand
Chelsea and Manchester United hold a long-standing interest in Frenkie de Jong, having attempted to secure his services in the summer transfer window of 2022. But a move did not materialise, even though Barcelona had been open to parting ways with him. The two clubs remain keen on signing him, with Tottenham joining them in the chase.
Recent reports have claimed that Barcelona might sanction de Jong’s sale in the summer. That has handed a boost to his suitors, with Tottenham already making an offer to sign him. Recent reports have suggested that the North London club submitted a bid worth €70 million to land him.
But Barcelona will not sell Frenkie de Jong for that sum, slapping a price tag of €100 million. Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham can theoretically afford to pay €100 million to sign the 26-year-old.
But Financial Fair Play will hold the key for the three Premier League bigwigs. Meanwhile, Barcelona can balance the books and fund moves for top summer targets by selling de Jong for €100 million. So, it will be interesting to see where he plies his trade next season, especially considering he does not want to leave Barcelona.
