Barcelona suing Frenkie de Jong? The saga of the summer explained – and whether Chelsea or Manchester United will sign the Dutchman

Barcelona, Frenkie de Jong, Chelsea and Manchester United: What on earth is going on?
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Frenkie de Jong is a Barcelona player. Manchester United and Chelsea want to change that. De Jong would probably like to move, too… but he's also apparently happy at Barcelona. Barcelona would reportedly really like him to leave. And no one wants to lose too much money in any situation. 

Following? Don't worry if you're not. De Jong's transfer saga began as far back as May when his former Ajax mentor Erik ten Hag was appointed the new manager of Manchester United and a solid three months on, the world is none the wiser as to where the Dutchman will be playing this season. 

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Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.