In pursuit of an EPL midfielder. Barcelona is ready to sell Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona is considering Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães as a key reinforcement for the summer transfer window. However, to complete this transfer, the club needs to improve its financial situation, and the sale of Frenkie de Jong may be a decisive factor, according to El Gol Digital.
Details: The Catalan club previously attempted to sign the Brazilian in 2024, but at that time, Newcastle demanded £100 million, an amount deemed too steep for the "Blaugranas." Now, Barcelona is developing a new strategy to secure the transfer.
Difficulties with the wage budget have led Barcelona to consider selling De Jong. The Dutch midfielder’s contract runs until 2026, but the club is ready to part ways with him this summer to generate the necessary funds for Guimarães.
Reminder: Besides Barcelona, Manchester City is also interested in Guimarães, seeing him as an ideal player for their midfield. Pep Guardiola is keen on signing the midfielder, but "The Citizens" are reluctant to pay the full release clause.
Alex Olise
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Translated by the editors
