Overview

• After a months-long break with Ali Dursun that stalled talks, Frenkie de Jong has formally cut ties and appointed a new Dutch agent.
• The new representative has contacted sporting director Deco to open negotiations on a new deal, according to local reports citing Mundo Deportivo.
• Barcelona is prioritising the registrations of Wojciech Szczesny, Gerard Martín and Roony Bardghji as well as arranging exits for Iñaki Peña, Héctor Fort and Oriol Romeu.
• Reports indicate the club intends to propose a three-year contract at a reduced salary to ease La Liga salary-limit pressure.
• De Jong’s current deal expires next summer, increasing the need to advance discussions before January.