Manchester City tightens grip on Frenkie de Jong

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Frenkie De Jong has entered the transfer plans of Manchester City for the final week of the summer market. The English club has inquired about the 29-year-old midfielder and player from FC Barcelona, and, according to El Chiringuito, is considering attempting his signing before the window closes.

The move would have a direct consequence on Barcelona's planning. A sale of De Jong would allow Barça to generate income and free up an important spot just when Joan Laporta and Deco are still looking for a way to try to bring in Julián Álvarez from Atlético de Madrid.

😯 "CITY wants FRENKIE DE JONG."

Information from @10JoseAlvarez on #ElChiringuitoenCuatro. pic.com/rNCy2xRh0c

— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) August 23, 2026

Manchester City wants to make progress with Frenkie De Jong this week

Manchester City's interest comes as the market enters its final days. José Álvarez reported on El Chiringuito that the English team has already inquired about the conditions of Frenkie De Jong, with the intention of exploring a move during this same week.

The Dutchman's physical condition will be one of the factors in the operation. De Jong remains sidelined due to a rupture of the medial collateral ligament of the right knee suffered during the World Cup and has opted for a conservative treatment. Initially, Barcelona communicated that he would be out for several weeks without publicly setting an exact return date.

The player later explained that he experienced discomfort after a fellow player fell on him during training with the Netherlands. He continued playing after receiving medical clearance, but subsequent tests in Barcelona revealed that the injury was more severe than initially thought.

The sporting situation has also changed during his absence. FC Barcelona brought in Rodri Hernández precisely from City for €60 million fixed plus €11 million in variables, reinforcing a position where De Jong had played a significant role.

De Jong's departure could reactivate the Julian Álvarez operation

A sale of Frenkie De Jong would give Barça an additional margin to make another move before the deadline. The offensive priority remains Julián Álvarez, who continues to have an open situation with Atlético after expressing his desire to play in Barcelona.

Barcelona had considered a proposal close to €100 million, while the forward is under contract with Atlético until 2030 and has a release clause of €500 million. The Madrid-based club has so far maintained a stance against strengthening a direct rival in LaLiga.

Tensions escalated on Sunday. Álvarez was greeted with boos during the LaLiga match against Villarreal, and after the game, Atlético instructed him to head to the locker room before his teammates to avoid further incidents with the fans.

The next steps now hinge on England. Manchester City will have to decide this week whether to turn their interest into an offer for Frenkie De Jong. If the operation progresses before the market closes, Barcelona would have a new financial avenue to make a final attempt for Julián Álvarez.

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