Barcelona's rejection of Frenkie de Jong

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FC Barcelona has rejected a formal offer of 40 million euros sent by Liverpool to transfer midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 29 years old, for the upcoming winter market.

As reported by De Telegraaf, the board led by Joan Laporta has set the Dutch international's release clause at 70 million euros, the minimum amount required to authorize his move to the Premier League in January.

🚨 Barcelona have rejected Liverpool’s first €40M attempt to sign Frenkie de Jong ahead of the January window.

Liverpool have opened talks with the Catalan club as they target reinforcements for Andoni Iraola’s midfield.

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FC Barcelona's Reasons for Demanding 70 Million for Frenkie de Jong

The board of FC Barcelona has decided to facilitate the departure of the 29-year-old midfielder to free up salary space and generate funds to strengthen the defensive line. Rodri Hernández's earlier arrival reduced the Dutchman's playing time in midfield, combined with the board’s displeasure over his recurring injuries and instances of medical indiscipline after the 2026 World Cup.

Despite losing the captaincy to Raphinha Dias, President Joan Laporta and Sports Director Deco will not entertain negotiations below 70 million euros. The Catalan club aims to recoup part of the investment made in 2019 and will not offer payment facilities to a direct rival in the UEFA Champions League.

The Fit Andoni Iraola Seeks with Frenkie de Jong at Liverpool

At the British team, coach Andoni Iraola has requested the signing of Frenkie de Jong to complete the rotation of the double pivot alongside Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Alexis Mac Allister. The Spanish coach believes the Dutchman's dribbling ability will address circulation issues identified in the Reds' midfield early in this season.

Although the midfielder is currently sidelined due to injury, Liverpool's technical staff is willing to take the medical risk to finalize his transfer on January 1, 2027. However, the 30 million euros gap between the initial offer and the Catalan demands temporarily halts the operation.

Liverpool's representatives will hold a second round of talks with FC Barcelona's board during November 2026. Should they reach an economic agreement close to 70 million euros, FC Barcelona will use that budgetary income to make a move for an international center-back in the first weeks of January 2027.

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