Negotiations between United and Barça for De Jong are progressing

Frenkie de Jong arrived at Barcelona to be the new Barcelona key player for the present and the future. His role at Ajax suggested that he had arrived in the perfect place.

However, the Dutchman has not taken the definitive step to take the lead in Barcelona's play. Now, in view of the club's delicate financial situation, De Jong will leave the team.

Manchester United have been the only team to make a move for the midfielder, especially since Erik ten Hag took over.

Barcelona would not give in on the amount for which they would let the player leave the club. Finally, the situation has been unblocked and the two clubs have come closer to reaching an agreement, according to 'Sport'.

According to the source, Manchester United will pay around 80 million euros to bring De Jong and Ten Hag back together. The agreement with the player is still pending.

De Jong could also become Manchester United's key player, as the Mancunian side have not renewed Pogba, who will join Juventus on a free transfer.

The Red Devils are hoping to complete negotiations and sign the midfielder before the end of June.