Man Utd transfer blow as top target Frenkie de Jong agrees to take pay cut to stay at Barcelona but Reds not given manchester united jersey aig up
Senegal National Team JerseysMANCHESTER UNITED's pursuit of Frenkie de Jong has been dealt a huge blow as the midfielder's decided to slash his wages to stay at BaColombia National Team Jerseysrcelona.
De Jong was at the top of United's wishlist this summer as they looked to rebuild their midfield following manchester united jersey cheap Paul Pogba's departure.
The Red Devils were prepared to splash a whopping £71m on the Dutch ace, and make him the one of the club's highest-paid stars with a weekly wage of £350,000.
But De Jong'CONCACAF Jerseyss repeatedly shunned United's advances as he preferred to remain at the Nou Camp.
However, United were still in with a Ghana National Team Jerseyschance of signing him due to his wage war with Barca.
Xavi's side were demanding De Jong cut his salary by half so they could meet La Liga's economic requirements in order to register new signings.
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De Jong initially resisted Barca's demands despite being given an ultimatum by them which stated he'd have to leave if he doesn't conform.
But now Sport have revealed that De Jong's had second thoughts and has now agreed to take a pay cut
Debt-riddled Barca still owe De Jong £17m, but the midfielder and his agent will now restructure his contract with the club, it was added.
Despite, the latest developments in De Jong's situation, United still haven't given up on him yet, the publication continued.