Barcelona want these two Manchester United players in exchange for Frenkie de Jong
New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong this summer.
Ten Hag managed De Jong at Ajax before the midfielder left for Ajax and Ten Hag hopes to reunite with De Jong at Manchester United.
Reports from Spain claim Barcelona want two Manchester United players in exchange De Jong.
According to Spanish journalist Gerard Romero via The Express, Manchester United must swap Anthony Elanga and Scott McTominay if the Red Devils want to land Frenkie de Jong this summer.
There had been speculation that Barcelona were considering Alex Telles, Marcus Rashford and even captain Harry Maguire as potential swap candidates but Romero insists Barcelona’s interest in Elanga and McTominay is genuine.
Romero also adds that talks over a potential De Jong deal could begin within the coming days.
Barcelona boss Xavi has urged Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong to continue at Barcelona for many more years amid interest from Manchester United.
“I haven’t talked with him about his future,” Xavi said at a press conference.
“He is playing at a very good level and has to continue here – he can be one of the best midfielders in the world for years to come.
“If it were up to me, I would continue here for many more years. He is very important and can mark an era here.
“He has to score, assist and he has to be the protagonist.”