Although cases like those of Ronald Araujo and Ansu Fati are in the spotlight in the winter transfer market of FC Barcelona, the file of Frenkie de Jong remains one of the major pending issues for the blue and claret entity. The Dutchman still shows no intention of renewing his contract with the club, and from Saudi Arabia they seek to take advantage of this situation to convince him to head to the Middle East.
And indeed, in light of his lack of response to the institution's offers to extend his stay in the Catalan capital, the culés are inclined to put the '21' up for sale at the end of the season. This situation has sparked interest from several clubs in the possible signing of the midfielder, although it would be in the Arabian Peninsula where they would be pushing hardest to secure the arrival of the player from Gorcum.
Al-Ittihad would be Frenkie's destination
According to 'Relevo', it would be Al-Ittihad that is the chosen destination for De Jong in Saudi Arabia. The club's sporting director, Ramón Planes, was the technical secretary of Barça and maintains a certain closeness with the blaugrana entity. In fact, during the team's stay in Jeddah for the Supercopa de España, the executive reportedly met with Deco as they were staying in the same hotel where the culé expedition was lodged.
Planes has also reportedly been in contact with Frenkie's agents to gauge the conditions of his possible transfer. However, if they decide to proceed with the operation, it would take place in the summer when the player's future is completely defined. The only certainty is that time is running against the footballer, who if he maintains his stance of not renewing with the Catalans, will have to look for a new destination for the next season.