Manchester United are being linked with a renewed move for Barcelona and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The long-standing interest from the Premier League club has been reported by several outlets, including The Athletic and Sky Sports.
However, contrary to some speculative reports, there is no verified information that Manchester United have prepared a formal bid of £86 million or any other specific amount for the player as of late March 2026. Barcelona's financial situation and their need to balance the books mean several players, including de Jong, are often mentioned in transfer speculation.
De Jong, who joined Barcelona from Ajax in 2019, has previously been a key target for United, most notably during Erik ten Hag's first summer at the club in 2022. The player has consistently stated his desire to remain at Barcelona, though the club's sporting direction under new manager Hansi Flick could influence his future.
Any potential transfer would be complex, involving Barcelona's asking price, de Jong's own wishes, and United's budget under their new sporting structure. For now, the story remains in the realm of speculation ahead of the summer transfer window.
