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Barcelona 'set £58m asking price for Frenkie de Jong' as Man United target is given green light to leave this summer, with Xavi unconvinced by Dutchman's 'leadership'

Manchester United have received a major boost in their bid to sign midfielder Frenkie de Jong with Barcelona looking to sell the Dutchman this summer for an estimated £58million.

De Jong, who joined Barcelona from Ajax for £64million in 2019, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford following the news of Erik ten Hag's appointment.

The 24-year-old played under the Dutch manager during his time at Ajax, where ten Hag developed the midfielder and helped him attract interest from Barca, following a string superb displays during the 2018-19 season.