Barcelona

The striker, 34, joined an exclusive club in the process by scoring a La Liga goal for Barca on his birthday. Advertisement.

[Manchester United](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) and [Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19526264/chelsea-frenkie-de-jong-transfer-barcelona-offer/) lost the ball in a dangerous area. The striker sprinted after the culprit, who was eventually caught by police and the watch was then returned to a grateful Lewandowski. [£59,000 watch stolen outside the club's training ground](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19557287/robert-lewandowski-watch-stolen-barcelona/) this week. [£42.5million switch from Bayern Munich](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19254944/barcelona-confirm-robert-lewandowski-transfer-bayern-nagelsmann/), with the striker adding a second after half-time. But Lewandowski failed to mark his debut with a goal as the Spanish giants drew 0-0. [Barcelona](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1232720/barcelona/) players to have achieved that feat include Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Diego Maradona.

Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona won 4-1 at Real Sociedad. Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembélé also scored for Xavi Hernández's side.

Morata almost scored a beauty when he sent a thunderous strike in from inside the area that Rulli stopped. Rulli made the stop of the match in the 70th minute when he denied what looked like a certain goal from Matheus Cunha with a one-handed reflex move from close range. Than Fati was part of a beautiful team effort to assist Lewandowski for the third.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Lewandowski needed just 45 seconds to score on his 34th birthday but it was the magic of 19-year-old Ansu Fati that powered Barcelona ...

Injuries have slowed his young career down but he is up and running once more and he was too much for Real Sociedad. Lewandowski repaid Fati for the fourth. Lewandowski was keen to finish what he started and he scored from close range after a fine close-passing move from Barcelona.

Barca struggled to break the deadlock until coach Xavi Hernandez sent on Raphinha and Fati in the 64th minute, with both proving crucial to Barca's success.

"Today we made attacking changes, bringing on Raphinha and Ansu for Balde and Ferran [Torres]. We lacked that in the first half. We played well in spells." We spoke at the break about attacking the space better, that is what we needed to do. "We play with more patience, like in the second half, we're much better. [La Liga on ESPN+: Stream LIVE games and replays (U.S.

Pep Guardiola's side have arrived in Barcelona ahead of Wednesday's friendly match for charity. The squad flew straight out after their 3-3 draw against ...

Pep Guardiola and Barcelona president Joan Laporta have a good relationship, but no approaches are expected to be made towards Bernardo Silva ahead of Wednesday. Pep Guardiola's side have arrived in Barcelona ahead of Wednesday's friendly match for charity. Nathan Ake was today ruled out of the trip due to an injury he sustained in the game with Newcastle today.

Robert Lewandowski struck twice as Barcelona ran out 4-1 winners at Real Sociedad as the Catalan side picked up their first La Liga win of the season.

After that, a trip to Sevilla awaits the Catalan club. Been on for minutes and already made such a big difference for Barcelona. [August 21, 2022] ALL EYES ON: Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona remains uncertain as Manchester United continue their pursuit of the midfielder. Their attack appeared much more fluid in this one, regaining some of the optimism that dipped last week. The second half belonged to the Blaugrana though as Lewandowski, Dembele and Fati all hit the target in an impressive win.

England midfield hero the target of Catalan giants but it is understood that she is not for sale.

They are now understood to be weighing up whether or not to submit a third formal bid. After Bronze and Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir both left Man City on free deals at the end of their contracts this summer, the majority of Man City fans will be hoping their club can keep hold of Walsh, who has been a mainstay in the Man City team ever since making her debut as a 17-year-old eight years ago. The 25-year-old, who started every game of the Lionesses' victorious Euros campaign in July, is now into the final year of her contract at Man City and sources at the Catalan club believe they can persuade her to move to Spain and join her England and former Manchester City team-mate Lucy Bronze, who joined Barcelona this summer on a free transfer.

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is reportedly getting annoyed at his situation at the Nou Camp as the Catalan giants are still unable to register him.

But the west London giants were unable to get their hands on him. And the situation is beginning to bother him. Barca shelled out a staggering £46million to land the centre-back last month after prising him away from their La Liga rivals [Sevilla](/latest/sevilla-fc).

Barca were being held until the moment Ansu Fati came off the bench, his brilliant back-heel set up Ousmane Dembele to score to regain the lead. Pedri then ...

5’ – GOAL (ISAK) – De Jong is robbed in possession in his own half and Silva slides a good through ball to the through on goal Swedish striker. A fantastic team goal, Raphinha fires one into Fati in the middle on the edge of the box. Isak is a tad wide but his strike takes a deflection off the trying to block Garcia and loops over the keeper. 1’ – GOAL (LEWANDOWSKI) – It's the birthday boy with his first goal in a Barca shirt - Lewandowski. They simply turned on the style and the hosts could not cope with their quality as Lewandowski and Fati took control of the game to seal three points. The match got off to a flying start when Robert Lewandowski scored his first goal for the Catalan giants just 43 seconds into the game.

According to Spanish publication Sport, Barcelona transfer chief Mateu Alemany is yet to create space in the club's salary bill for Alonso, even though the ...

Meanwhile, Chelsea have been told to pay the £25m fee Barcelona are after for Aubameyang in full, with Alonso set to be a separate transaction. Alonso joined Chelsea from Fiorentina six years ago and has gone on to bag 29 goals and 23 assists in 212 appearances for the west Londoners. Alonso has waited all summer to make his move to Barcelona a reality after asking Chelsea chiefs to sanction a move away from Stamford Bridge.

Barcelona winger Ansu Fati produced one of the greatest substitute cameos you're likely to see this season.

[Fati has struggled to keep fit](https://www.sportbible.com/football/community-reactions-exclusives-exclusive-ansu-fati-opens-up-about-world-cup-dream-20220503) following knee surgery back in 2020 and he missed a large chunk of last season with a hamstring problem. Fati replaced Ferran Torres in the 63rd minute and he managed to change the game with two assists and a goal. He's regarded as one of the hottest prospects in world football and Fati believes the hardships have helped him grow on and off the pitch. Fati was then part of a lovely team move which ended with Lewandowski scoring his second of the game and Barcelona's third. The Blaugrana struggled to find a breakthrough and Sociedad were gaining momentum early in the second half. [Ansu Fati](https://www.sportbible.com/ansu-fati) produced a sensational cameo from the bench to help [Barcelona](https://www.sportbible.com/barcelona) run out 4-1 winners over Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Xavi's Barcelona will host the Premier League champions on Wednesday 24 August at the Nou Camp. Originally, the game was scheduled to take place at 8am, however ...

And it seems he has stuck to that promise. Originally, the game was scheduled to take place at 8am, however, Uefa have requested that it is pushed back half an hour. “We want to thank Barca for inviting us to this wonderful venue. Barcelona and Manchester City have met six times in the Champions League, although the English side have won just one of these meetings – the last back in 2016, where an Ilkay Gundogan double helped City to a 3-1 victory. “There is time to train and recover in a good environment and we go because Barcelona opened their doors to make a game for an important person in our lives – he was a keeper for Spain and Barcelona and my assistant there, who is having an incredibly difficult time – and they invited us to raise money for a battle that he has for his disease.” [to their Premier League title defence](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-premier-league-title-race-man-city-points-dropped-1797572?ico=in-line_link), Manchester City will travel to Spain for a friendly with Barcelona between their next two league matches.

Scott McTominay to leave United? | Hans Vanaken to West Ham? | Japhet Tanganga to Milan? | João Pedro to Newcastle?

Milan are not giving up on Japhet Tanganga and will make another bid for the Spurs defender. They have an eye on midfielder [Keira Walsh](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/aug/17/manchester-city-keira-walsh-women-euro-2022-england-champions-league) and reckon they could tempt the Euro 2022 winner to join her England teammate, Lucy Bronze, in Spain. Forest need a new full-back, too, with the former Tottenham man Serge Aurier the latest to be linked with the club. [underwhelming start to the season](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/aug/21/west-ham-brighton-premier-league-match-report). We are playing in the Champions League and I don’t think Manchester United are … Antony will remain at Ajax despite Manchester United making some massive bids for the Brazil winger, according to their head coach.

The Sky Blues will travel to the Nou Camp to take on Barcelona in a charity match on Wednesday evening.

A subscription will be required to watch the clash with a monthly charge of £2.99. Training is nice but the best way is playing games and the guys who didn’t play much minutes in these two games are going to play and after in September with games every three days everyone is going to play." When asked whether the Dutchman could feature on Wednesday he said: “Absolutely not.” New summer signing Kalvin Phillips returned to the bench on Sunday, as did academy graduate Cole Palmer. The best way to take rhythm is playing games. The Sky Blues will travel to the Nou Camp to take on Barcelona in a charity match on Wednesday evening.

MANCHESTER CITY head to Barcelona after a fruitful start to the Premier League season.Pep Guardiola's men sit second behind Arsenal after being denied.

Man City are in the same boat and have a crucial game at home to bogey side Crystal Palace to come at the weekend. [beat Chelsea to the signing of the former Sevilla star in summer](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19366222/jules-kounde-barcelona-transfer-done-sevilla/), but have been [unable to register him so far due to La Liga financial rules](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19573998/barcelona-register-jules-kounde-real-sociedad/). - Barcelona vs Man City is not live on UK television. [Man City ran out 3-1 winners at the Etihad](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/2096693/manchester-city-3-barcelona-1-ilkay-gundogan-kevin-de-bruyne-champions-league/)in the Champions League group stage back in 2016. [much needed 4-1 win over Real Sociedad](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19576749/lewandowski-barcelona-birthday-sociedad/) after drawing 0-0 at home to Rayo Vallecano on the opening day. Is Barcelona vs Man City on TV?

Xavi's Barcelona side are 'desperate to offload players' as they look to raise the '£17 million needed to register new signing Jules Kounde'.

He has trained very well, I see him in good spirits, but we need to sell players to be able to register him.' leaving them to offload Aubameyang, Depay, Umtiti, Dest and Braithwaite before the window shuts Catalans STILL 'need to bring in £17m before they can register Jules Kounde'...

Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele caught Real Sociedad defender Aihen Munoz in the face with his left elbow during Sunday's La Liga clash but did not receive ...

The winger has played just 104 La Liga games since joining Barcelona from German side Borussia Dortmund five years ago, a deal that cost a whopping £135.5million. We need departures to register him." Jules Kounde was again left out of Barcelona's team as they are yet to register him as a player. He is a centre-back with a lot of class and experience even though he is 23 years old. "We have to have humility. After that, Barcelona face Sevilla, Cadiz and Elche, with their The Poland international needed just 45 seconds to score the opener, poking in a low cross from Alejandro Balde. In the player's defence, he was not looking at Munoz when his elbow made contact with his face, although he did seem to know the 25-year-old Spaniard was just behind him. I see him more as a centre-back, but in an emergency he can play as a full-back. "We are still waiting," added Xavi before the game. Sociedad equalised moments later through Alexander Isak, with the hosts finding the net again in the second half. Dembele went on to score Barcelona's second goal before

A special clause that would allow Kounde to leave Barcelona is looming with the Catalan side unable to register him with La Liga due to the strict wage cap ...

We have to lose fewer balls and understand the game better. We have done well by bringing Pedri down to the base and Gavi between the lines, who is used to After Rayo's tie, it wasn't easy," he said. That means that at least one player needs to leave the club before the end of the [summer transfer window](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/summer-transfer-window). Barca boss Xavi appears to be growing more concerned by the day, with the Spaniard admitting on Sunday that Kounde leaving is a very real possibility. The first ones to get upset are Mateu and Jordi. According to Forbes, Kounde is 'edging closer' to that nuclear option, having again been left out of the Barca squad for their win over Real Sociedad on Sunday. Kounde will hope he can be registered in time to face Real Valladolid this coming Sunday. They have just 10 days to sell either fringe players or a agree a big money deal for the likes of Frenkie de Jong. "We have been brave. But due to major financial problems, they have been unable to register him as a player with La Liga. It bothers me because we signed him to play. It doesn't bother me.

Sportsmail reported on Friday the Blues were optimistic of making a deal happen for the veteran striker, and Sky Sports claim Thomas Tuchel's side are in ...

Barcelona midfielder Pedri dropped an absolute masterclass in his team's 4-1 victory away at Real Sociedad.

On his 34th birthday, the Polish striker scored his first competitive goals in his second match for Barcelona. He opened the scoring after just 47 seconds, ...

Robert Lewandowski ended the game with Sociedad with two goals and an assist to his name. Barcelona coach Xavi noted: “Last week [a goalless home draw against lowly Rayo Vallecano] was a major disappointment, but this victory strengthens us because it's about insisting and having the will to overcome challenges.” He opened the scoring after just 47 seconds, guiding a left-footed finish in the bottom corner.

After Barcelona's thrilling 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Sunday evening Pete Sharland gets in touch with Jorge Ordas from Eurosport Spain.

“Without a doubt it is one of the plays that decides the game,” Ordas replies. “But, behind it, there is a gesture that did not sit well with the club. The decision looked to pay off pretty much straight away as it was his assist for Lewandowski’s blistering opener. But it was Ansu Fati coming off the bench who really caught our eyes. This performance looked a lot more like what people expected when they saw Barca’s aggressive spending in the window. There was certainly a lot of schadenfreude last weekend when Barca couldn’t get past Rayo despite all the millions they had spent, especially with Jules Kounde still unable to be registered.

Discussions between Chelsea and Barcelona are ongoing and there is a willingness from both clubs to get a deal done; the deal under discussion is thought to ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. Negotiations between Chelsea and Barcelona have been ongoing for the past few days and there is an agreement in place between Chelsea and Aubameyang. Discussions between Chelsea and Barcelona are ongoing and there is a willingness from both clubs to get a deal done; the deal under discussion is thought to be worth between £15m and £25m; one source has told Sky Sports News an agreement is close

Manchester City travel to Catalonia to take on La Liga's Barcelona for their first taste of European football prior to the Champions League.

[Newcastle United](https://www.sportbible.com/newcastle-united), the match got rather physical at times, with six yellow cards being administered in total. [Manchester City](/manchester-city), [Barcelona](/barcelona), [Pep Guardiola](/pep-guardiola) [West Ham United](https://www.sportbible.com/west-ham-united) and [AFC Bournemouth](https://www.sportbible.com/bournemouth), the Englishman suffered a knock prior to the game against Newcastle. [Barcelona](https://www.sportbible.com/barcelona), who have had a slightly shaky start in La Liga - dropping points in their first game before picking up a win against [Real Sociedad](https://www.sportbible.com/real-sociedad). [Jack Grealish](https://www.sportbible.com/jack-grealish). [Pep Guardiola](https://www.sportbible.com/pep-guardiola), as well as the goalkeeping coach of the Catalan’s Barcelona team between 2008 and 2010.

Manchester City's hopes of keeping Bernardo Silva at the club are growing stronger as the end of the transfer window approaches, and Barcelona now feel time ...

Bernardo Silva showed no signs of distraction yesterday, and he scored a goal and contributed to an assist on the way to a 3-3 draw for Manchester City. Barcelona may be able to afford the fee if Frenkie De Jong leaves the club, but that is also looking increasingly unlikely. [ Jose Alvarez](https://twitter.com/10JoseAlvarez), Barcelona feel time is running out in their pursuit of Bernardo Silva.

It's critical Xavi gets it right for Barcelona on the pitch, and let's just say he did it this weekend. PLUS: talking points galore around Europe.

But it looks like Napoli have managed to reload on the fly between Kvaratskhelia, Gio Simeone and [Giacomo Raspadori](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/271679/Giacomo-Raspadori) up front and Leo Ostigaard and Min-Jae Kim at the back, while also cutting the wage bill and bringing in some much needed transfer funds. [Sadio Mane](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/169797/Sadio-Mané) who is, you know, pretty good. From Atletico's point of view, there were some disappointing individual performances (Joao Felix, [Marcos Llorente](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/206474/Marcos-Llorente) and [Nahuel Molina](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/164826/Nahuel-Molina), with his silly red card, above all) and the result obviously stings (Villarreal are a direct opponent in the race for top four), but there were also encouraging signs that the back three can hold up. [Erling Haaland](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/253989/Erling-Haaland) hit the post and forced a tremendous one-on-one save from the excellent [Nick Pope](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/161715/Nick-Pope) before he scored to make it 2-1. [Monza](/soccer/team?id=4007), and you expect Neapolitan schoolchildren to learn both the pronunciation and the spelling of his name. Martin Odegaard, who scored twice, has found his feet and [Oleksandr Zinchenko](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/217482/Oleksandr-Zinchenko), playing fullback the Pep Guardiola way -- coming inside and playmaking -- offers a different dimension entirely. And if Leeds' forwards weren't running north-south at every occasion, [Kalidou Koulibaly](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/150312/Kalidou-Koulibaly) likely wouldn't have gotten two yellow cards for pulling back opponents. Stones didn't have a great game and [Ruben Dias](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/234878/Rúben-Dias) has been inconsistent in recent weeks. [Manchester City](/soccer/team?id=382) were 3-1 down against [Newcastle United](/soccer/team?id=361) at a rocking St James' Park, and it could have been worse, if the referee had given a penalty or [John Stones](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/157974/John-Stones)' collision with [Fabian Schar](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/179233/Fabian-Schär). And yes, [Kyle Walker](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/129358/Kyle-Walker) had a torrid afternoon against [Allan Saint-Maximin](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/193281/Allan-Saint-Maximin), but the good news is he only plays him twice a year. [Ferran Torres](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/265869/Ferran-Torres) started in his place) and especially Ansu Fati, effectively moving to a 3-3-4 formation. At this stage, you assume he's going nowhere because with Nico having joined [Valencia](/soccer/team?id=94) on loan, there's nobody else to provide an alternative to Busquets (and no, [Franck Kessie](http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/194711/Franck-Kessié) would have to reinvent himself to play that role.)

The Catalan club have hope of offloading Frenkie De Jong before August 31st, with Manchester United expected to go back in for the player according to ...

Bernardo Silva has always been open to a move to Barcelona, and if an offer comes in that suits Manchester City's valuation. Jules Kounde was not able to be registered for their game on Sunday, which shows where the club are at financially. [ Gerard Romero](https://twitter.com/gerardromero), Bernardo Silva to Barcelona is not dead, and it is a deal that is still possible.

A vital 45 minutes from Los Cules, led by Robert Lewandowski, helped Barcelona overcome Real Sociedad 4-1 in San Sebastian.

Barca got the job done in San Sebastian with a convincing second half that should spread some optimism to all Barcelona fans. And Although it looks like he could be Xavi´s first choice to improve the lack of defensive ability that Jordi Alba displays, Barcelona´s back four needs work, and the club have to find ways to elevate the squad to the next level with at least another signing in this transfer window. In the past two games in LaLiga, Barca has conceded chances very easily, opportunities that could have cost them a couple of points that could matter down the line. A positive sign for Barcelona and Xavi to have Lewandowski play at this level to help Barcelona overcome challenging games like the one at San Sebastian. ¨ We have played with two pure wingers [Dembele and Raphinha] and a striker in the interior position [Fati]. Despite a sensational attacking display in the second half, the night began with a first-minute Barcelona counter-attack that ended in an excellent finish by Robert Lewandowski.

De Jong played 85 minutes as his side thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 on Sunday night but could still be heading for the Nou Camp exit before the summer transfer ...

De Jong is one of the highest earners at the Nou Camp and has been told to leave or cut his salary in half. Ten Hag has told United bosses to remain patient over the deal after he held talks with De Jong. United’s chase of De Jong is not as urgent as it was as the north west giants managed to land Casemiro from Real Madrid last week. De Jong was the subject of a fresh offer from United last week as the 13-time Premier League champions look to overcome their diabolical start to the new season. But a move is yet to materialise as the player apparently wants to stay in Spain. De Jong played 85 minutes as his side thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 on Sunday night but could still be heading for the Nou Camp exit before the summer transfer window closes at the start of next month.

Manchester United representatives have jetted out to Barcelona to reignite a deal for Frenkie de Jong after sealing the arrival of Casemiro from Real Madrid ...

[Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/frenkie-dejong-man-united-barcelona-27802695#comments-section) Should Man Utd sign De Jong after adding Casemiro ? [slammed as like the "mafia"](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/frenkie-dejong-barcelona-man-united-27739772) by former Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart. [subject of a fresh approach](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-de-jong-transfer-27735589) from United after boss [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) urged the club [to remain patient on a deal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/frenkie-dejong-man-united-barcelona-27636490) that has been in negotiations for over 16 weeks. A £67million offer has been lodged for Ajax forward Antony, although this has been knocked back by the Dutch giants. The pair had jetted [to the Catalan capital](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-barcelona-frenkie-dejong-transfer-27457156) several days earlier and despite reaching an agreement with the club, did not formalise the deal, but there is hope that can now be revived with a fresh visit. United are hopeful of at least two more additions in the closing weeks of the summer transfer window. Last week, they were in Madrid to kickstart the negotiations that brought about a move for Casemiro. Barca's financial situation will become significantly more complicated than they had hoped if his contract does not change. The club need to seal the exits of Samuel Umtiti, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Memphis Depay, Martin Braithwaite and Sergino Dest – but so far those outgoings are not materialising. The Blaugrana can now only register new signings by clearing their wage bill but this has proven to be significantly more difficult than they had initially hoped. As [Mirror Football exclusively reported,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-transfers-spending-casemiro-27790309) the Red Devils' signing of [Real Madrid](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/real-madrid-cf) midfielder [Casemiro,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/casemiro) which was [confirmed on Friday evening,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-man-utd-confirm-casemiro-27787732) has not ended the pursuit of De Jong. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) transfer chiefs have reportedly flown out to [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) to complete the transfer of [Frenkie de Jong](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/frenkie-de-jong) after the [Catalan club scheduled a meeting to speed up a sale.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/frenkie-dejong-barcelona-man-united-27799088)

MANCHESTER UNITED remain keen on signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, despite a transfer deal looking improbable at the current moment in time.

"I'm going to miss you, but I wish you the best. Just like looking back and seeing you, knowing there's going to be a lot of "Njega-Njega." You have been the best bodyguard in the world. You have been for your teammates and for Real Madrid. "We have won a lot together, but I keep the moments that nobody sees. Just look at what he did for Kroos and Modric. With the day-to-day work in Valdebebas. "You have become a true leader. A notice for your new colleagues to know. It was also my first season and neither of us could imagine what football had in store for us. The Netherlands international has been on [Erik ten Hag](/latest/erik-ten-hag)’s radar all summer long yet, while an initial £63million fee has been agreed with the La Liga giants, the player’s future remains in limbo. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) chiefs will reportedly fly out to [Barcelona](/latest/barcelona-fc) in a final bid to secure the signing of Frenkie de Jong.