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13th August 2022
06:23pm BST
Jules Kounde, who is not believed to be fully match fit following his move from Sevilla, has not been registered in time with Barca needing to reduce their wage bill before he is.
Selling De Jong, one of Barca's top earners, would make this task considerably easier.
SPORT say United are readying a 'total offensive' to finally get a deal done for De Jong, who has also been closely linked to Chelsea. The same report adds that De Jong has indicated to teammates that a move to Old Trafford could now happen.
The move is, however, only expected to be finalised towards the end of the month, so there's still time for the saga to rumble on for another couple of weeks.
De Jong is said to be angry at his treatment by Barca who are said to have offered him a reduced salary packet to allow him to stay put.
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