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Manchester City inquiries about injured Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:15 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Manchester City inquiries about injured Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong
Summary

Manchester City has reportedly made inquiries regarding Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who is currently recovering from injury. The Dutch player's decision to pursue conservative treatment has raised concerns within Barcelona, leading to speculation about his future. De Jong, who has recently dropped out of the captaincy group, may be seen as an experienced option for City as they look to fill the void left by Rodri's departure. While Barcelona is open to listening to offers, there is currently no imminent proposal on the table.

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Status Watch
  • •City seeks experienced midfield options amid Rodri's departure.
  • •De Jong is recovering from an injury and has chosen conservative treatment.
  • •Barcelona is open to considering offers for De Jong.
  • •De Jong has fallen out of Barcelona's captaincy group due to injury.
Latest Updates
  • 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona midfield star was a real target for Manchester City until his injury – report
  • 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City make enquiry for injured Barcelona midfielder – report
What they're saying
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Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong spoke out in a detailed interview this summer to clarify the noise around his situation, especially given all that has been questioned about his commitment to the club.Ha...

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Just when Frenkie de Jong’s future at Barcelona appeared to be dominated by questions over his injury, Manchester City have entered the picture.According to Jose Alvarez Haya on El Chiringuito TV, t...

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