Frenkie De Jong: Manchester City Plotting Swap Deal for Barcelona Star

• Manchester City are pursuing a deal to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong
• The Premier League champions are willing to offer Bernardo Silva in exchange
• Silva has been on Barcelona’s radar as Xavi is a big admirer of the Man City midfielder

Manchester City hopes to use Barcelona’s interest in Bernardo Silva to sign Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong from the Catalan giants this summer.

The Citizens are desperate to bolster their midfield following the exit of Ilkay Gundogan and have identified the 26-year-old as the perfect replacement for the outgone German midfielder.

According to Football Espana, Man City are pursuing a swap deal with Barcelona which would see them sign De Jong, and Bernardo Silva would head to the Catalan giants.

Pep Guardiola was impressed with the Dutch midfielder after he propelled Barcelona to their first La Liga title in three seasons last term and wants him at the Etihad Stadium.

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De Jong’s current deal with Barcelona is set to expire in 2026, but Barcelona’s financial crisis could force the club to part ways with the Dutch midfielder this summer.

Man United make De Jong approach

Meanwhile, Manchester United are still interested in signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona and has asked the Catalans about his availability, Forbes reports.

The Red Devils had a bid of €85million accepted for the 26-year-old by Barcelona, only for the 26-year-old to turn down the chance to work with his former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, once more.

Man United are keen on signing De Jong and will approach Barcelona again for the Dutch midfielder who is among the club’s top targets for the summer transfer window.

De Jong reflects on future

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has given his thoughts about his future ahead of the summer transfer window, insisting his plans are clear amid continued reports linking him with a move to Man United

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The Barcelona midfielder was consistently touted for a move to the Premier League last summer, amid ongoing financial difficulties at the Nou Camp.

Both Chelsea and Man United were linked to the Dutchman, with United thought to be leading the way following the appointment of De Jong's former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag as manager.