La Liga president Javier Tebas has sent a warning to Barcelona over their handling of Frenkie de Jong. Manchester United are embroiled in a long-running transfer saga with Barca and the Dutch midfielder after Erik ten Hag highlighted the 25-year-old as a key target.
In June, United agreed a deal in principle for De Jong with the Catalan club. However since then, progress over the transfer has stalled.
It is understood that De Jong's preference is to stay at Barcelona, and even if he were to leave he would not do so until €17m in unpaid wages is paid to him. ALSO READ: De Jong decision might boost United's transfer chances When asked about the current situation surrounding De Jong, Tebas sent a warning to the La Liga side about their actions moving forwards.
He said: "What La Liga is going to do is to comply with our collective agreement with the Association of Spanish Footballers. "The players cannot be split from the team or pressured.
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