Barcelona ‘want Man City signing’ before selling Man Utd Frenkie de Jong as new price set
According to reports in Catalonia, Xavi has made it clear to Barcelona that he wants the signing of Bernardo Silva wrapped up first before the club consider selling Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United.Information Guide Nigeria
The Red Devils believe they have agreed a basic fee with the Spanish giants for the Dutchman but his future still looks some way off being resolved as the repetitive transfer saga rumbles on…
United’s last offer was said to be worth £56million plus £19m in add-ons but Barcelona are yet to sanction a sale. There is also the added complications of the player’s personal preference, which is to remain at Camp Nou but Barca are mindful that a sale would ease their financial struggles off the field.
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Furthermore, it could also help them push through a late hijack for Raphinha, who is waiting in the wings for Barcelona to pounce after Leeds agreed a deal with Chelsea.
But according to journalist Gerard Romero, Xavi has made it clear De Jong will only be sold on two conditions and the first is that Bernardo Silva is signed from City.
Nevertheless, the Portuguese wanted to explore a new challenge last summer but was denied the opportunity to do so by manager Pep Guardiola, who considers Bernardo to be among City’s most important players.
Barcelona believe they have a shot at signing the creative attacker this summer though but they will need to generate some cash to table a respectable offer.
Secondly, the report also claims United will have to raise their offer for a second time to £64m plus £10m in add-ons to entice Barcelona into a sale.JAMB Result
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