With the summer transfer window now closed, and the winter one not opening until January, Barcelona are focusing their attention on tying down key players to new, long-term contracts. Pedri, Gavi and

Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their bid to finally sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with De Jong for multiple years, but a deal has never materialised,

Barcelona fans hoping to see Frenkie de Jong back at his best may have to wait a little longer, as Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman shared a concerning update on the midfielder's fitness.

Former Barcelona star Eric Abidal has revealed that he played an important role in the club’s signing of midfield standout Frenkie de Jong.De Jong has for his part of course been on the books of

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman issued a worrying update on Frenkie de Jong's fitness who is yet to fully recover from his ankle injury.