Gossip: Barcelona leaning towards selling Frenkie de Jong
The club have an overbooking of midfielders.
Barcelona is considering selling midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who has been out of action due to an injury, according to a new report. The Catalan club is looking to generate funds and create space to adhere to Financial Fair Play regulations and make new signings, possibly during the upcoming transfer window. While the club hasn't officially confirmed their intentions, de Jong's position in the midfield is at risk due to competition from Pedri, Marc Bernal, Gavi, and the recent addition of Rodri Hernández.
Reports suggest that the club's management might not have been pleased with de Jong's continued participation in the Netherlands national team's World Cup despite his known injury. The price tag attached to de Jong is rumored to be €65 million, and the player's current contract runs until 2029. For Barcelona to finalize a deal, they would need a willing buyer to meet the reported valuation and de Jong himself must agree to a transfer.
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