The battle for Frenkie de Jong's signature is heating up as both Manchester United and Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing the Barcelona midfielder. De Jong has been one of the standout performers for Barcelona since he arrived in 2019. Cementing his place in the starting XI under manager Ronald Koeman. Although he has struggled to be regular with Barcelona's legendary ex-player and now manager, Xavi Hernández.
The Dutchman has attracted interest from several top clubs across Europe, but it is Manchester United and Liverpool who are said to be leading the race for his signature. Let's remember that Barcelona's financial crisis almost kick de Jong out of the club the last summer. Manchester United offered them 60 million dollars for him and the Spanish team was about to accept but in the end, Frenkie de Jong reach an agreement to stay at the club.
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But the horrific level shown by Barcelona could make him change his mind and make a move to England. So far it hasn't been reported how much Both clubs are willing to pay for the 25-year-old, who still has four years left on his current contract at Barcelona. With both clubs in need of reinforcements in midfield, it remains to be seen who will win the battle for De Jong's signature.
Manchester United's and Liverpool's alternatives to Frenkie de Jong
Another player who has been linked with both United and Liverpool is Jude Bellingham. The 19-year-old has been one of the Bundesliga's most consistent performers over the season, and his box-to-box style would suit either team. Bellingham is likely to be available for a ridiculously enormous fee to get him out of Borussia Dortmund: 100 million dollars, minimum. Making him a just one-in-a-lifetime investment option for both United and Liverpool.
