Barcelona want Manchester United to ‘pay Frenkie de Jong’s unpaid wages’

The LaLiga club are really taking the piss now

Barcelona reportedly want Manchester United to make a 'financial contribution' to Frenkie de Jong's unpaid wages in order to allow the Catalan club to sell the Dutchman. It is thought that the two clubs have agreed a fee for the player, with Catalan TV station TV3 reporting that the Red Devils have already agreed a total package worth £72million for the 25-year-old. While Barcelona are keen to keep hold of the former Ajax man, the club's economic situation means they need to offload players in order to register their new signings.

Barcelona want Man United to contribute to De Jong's unpaid wages

De Jong is owed around £17 million in unpaid wages by the LaLiga outfit, due to bonuses and money owed from his deferred wages during the covid pandemic. Now, according to talkSPORT, Barcelona want United to pay some of that money as part of a deal for the Dutch international, in addition to the £56 million up front transfer fee, and other add ons. The Dutchman has reportedly been left 'disgusted' by Barcelona after boss Xavi 'informed him' of their decision to sell him to United over a phone call. Related links:

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