Barcelona chiefs are set for crunch talks over the future of Manchester United and Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong.
Chelsea have expressed interest in De Jong, while United have reached a broad agreement over a £55million deal but Barca still owe £17m in deferred wages to the 25-year-old.
The midfielder begins pre-season training with Barcelona on Monday after an extended previous campaign due to his international exploits with Holland.
Barca coach Xavi is keen for De Jong’s future to be settled before they depart for their preseason tour of the US, says Mundo Deportivo.
Xavi will meet with director of football Mateu Alemany and others – with the board waiting to see how essential the Holland international is to his midfield plans.
A hold up in the process has been the fact that De Jong didn’t wished to be disturbed during his summer break, which Barcelona respected.
But a final decision over his future will be made this week.
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