Frenkie de Jong has been rocked by a fresh setback after it emerged that Barcelona owed the Dutchman £17million in waived salary and bonuses.De Jong is thought to be United's top target as new boss Erik ten Hag attempts to overhaul his squad.
The midfielder had impressed under Ten Hag when the duo worked together at Ajax, earning himself a big-money move to Barcelona.
But since his arrival at the Nou Camp, Barca's financial situation has dramatically changed, with the La Liga giants fighting fires on numerous fronts.
Years of overpaying on players who turned out to be flops, coupled with the coronavirus pandemic, saw Barca's bank balance take a serious hit.
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