Bayern Munich willing to offer up to $100M for Barca's Frenkie de Jong

Barca is facing financial difficulties and has put De Jong on the transfer market as their only sellable asset.

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Manchester United made an €85 million bid for De Jong, but he refused to leave as he desires to succeed under Xavi Hernandez and play Champions League football.

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Bayern is reportedly ready to test Barca's resolve on De Jong and might raise their bid to €90 million.

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De Jong is an essential player for Barca and his recent absence due to injury showed how badly his impact is missed.

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Barca would still be foolish to let go of De Jong as they won't find a like-for-like replacement with the money they receive.

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Barca needs to balance financial fair play by shaving €200 million from the wage bill.

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