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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong celebrates scoring against Napoli. Reuters
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Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, right, is being pursued by Manchester United. AFP
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Barcelona's midfielder Frenkie de Jong has had a subdued career at Camp Nou. EPA
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Frenkie de Jong has been unable to win the hearts of Barca fans so far. AFP
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Frenkie de Jong could be playing for Manchester United next season. EPA
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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong during the Europa League match against Galatasaray. AP
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Barcelona's Frenkie De Jong celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Valencia. EPA
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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong celebrates scoring against Napoli. Reuters
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Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, right, is being pursued by Manchester United. AFP
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Barcelona's midfielder Frenkie de Jong has had a subdued career at Camp Nou. EPA
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Frenkie de Jong has been unable to win the hearts of Barca fans so far. AFP
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Frenkie de Jong could be playing for Manchester United next season. EPA
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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong during the Europa League match against Galatasaray. AP
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Barcelona's Frenkie De Jong celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Valencia. EPA
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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong celebrates scoring against Napoli. Reuters
Man United step up talks with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong as Erik Ten Hag takes reins
Dutch midfielder is top of new manager's wish list as club also make offer to tempt Christian Eriksen away from Brentford
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