As City fans will remember fondly, three of the club’s best deep-lying midfielders all played in the same team: Gareth Barry, Nigel de Jong and Yaya Toure.

Netherlands star De Jong has been linked with a move to the Premier League for some time, with the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool all previously to try and secure his signature.

Manchester United's hopes of signing Frenkie de Jong this summer have been hit by Ilkay Gundogan's wish to reportedly depart Barcelona. The Spanish giants are eager to reduce their wage bill as ...

Frenkie de Jong refused to clarify his future at Barcelona, fuelling speculation that the Dutchman could probably be headed for an exit this summer.

Frenkie de Jong is in a state of turmoil at Barcelona. Once hailed as a golden boy of Xavi’s team, under Hansi Flick he has been increasingly peripheral and now appears to be on his way out.

Barcelona storm into race to sign Man City midfield target as Frenkie de Jong replacement Rob McCarthy 30 Mar 2025 6:26 PM Tijjani Reijnders has a huge admirer in Hansi Flick ...

Frenkie de Jong has admitted he could be forced to reconsider his future at Barcelona two years after revealing his failed move to Manchester United ...

Manchester United are again being linked with a move for Frenkie de Jong, who was in a position to join the Reds under Erik ten Hag in 2022.

De Jong, 27, has only made two appearances for Barca this season due to a knee injury but Ten Hag is still reportedly keen on signing him during the January transfer window.