Manchester City ready to sell Kevin de Bruyne for an XXL price, Frenkie de Jong’s secret pact with Barça

De Bruyne on the start

Saudi Arabia still wants to grab all the stars in the Premier League this summer. After Saint-Maximin, Firmino and Mahrez, it is Kevin de Bruyne’s turn to be followed by the Saudi clubs. According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City is preparing for an onslaught of Saudi Pro League teams for its number 10. The Belgian midfielder is the priority objective of the Saudi leaders for the next summer transfer window. And according to several English media, well Manchester City is not against selling him, but it would be for an exorbitant price, we are talking about nearly 120 million euros. Among other things, it almost makes him unsellable.

The deal between De Jong and Barça

We are going to open the pages of the Catalan newspaper Sport. We learn that Frenkie de Jong has a secret pact with FC Barcelona. Barça sporting director Deco and the player’s agent met yesterday at a renowned Barcelona restaurant to discuss the “Frenkie case» after the Dutchman’s controversial press conference before the round of 16 match against Napoli, during which De Jong accused the press of lying about his contract and his future at the club: “I’m furious, I don’t know how you’re not ashamed“, he declared a day before the first leg at the Diego Maradona stadium, regarding the latest information concerning his situation. Deco made it clear that De Jong is one of Barca’s key players and the club is counting on him for the future, just like Ronald Araujo and Pedri. Therefore, according to Sport, the Blaugrana club is counting on him to renew his contract which will end in 2026. The player will not try to leave in the meantime. That’s the deal of the pact.

The victories keep coming in Lyon

In France, it was the precious victory of Olympique Lyonnais against Metz at Saint-Symphorien with a score of 2-1, which made the headlines. The Team. Olympique Lyonnais scored a fourth victory in a row in Ligue 1. Thanks to goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Saïd Benrahma, his first under his new colors, the Rhone residents continued their rise in the standings. This good result also brings a smile to the journalists of the Progress, who believe that OL no longer really have the face of relegation. On the other hand, Les Gones will have to do better against opponents considered tougher. The regional daily particularly points out the approximations in the first period.