Manchester City were seriously weighing up a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong last summer. According to Catalunya Radio, the City hierarchy viewed the Dutch international as the ideal direct replacement for Rodri after the Spaniard's departure to the Catalan giants.
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Barcelona is poised to make significant sales during the January transfer window as the Catalan club looks to cut costs. Frenkie de Jong, Alejandro Balde, and Jules Kounde are among the players potentially leaving the club.
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Former Netherlands midfielder Ruud Gullit believes Liverpool could be an ideal destination for Frenkie de Jong. The Dutchman hinted at the possibility of the 29-year-old leaving Barcelona if he finds himself out of favour following Rodri's arrival.
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Liverpool have put forth an audacious player swap proposal to Barcelona, according to reports from El Nacional.
1Manchester City are strategising on how to acquire 29-year-old Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona. According to Spanish outlet El Nacional, the Manchester club intends to ramp up their interest as soon as the player fully recovers from his injury and returns to match fitness.
