Agents for Frenkie de Jong met with Barcelona officials on Thursday.

Jijantes says the meeting scheduled will be key to De Jong's future. The midfelder does not want to reduce his salary since he forwent a lot of his pay in the last season, and he does not want to leave either. Right now, any outcome is possible.

The De Jong operation is essential for Barça as he is one of the most paid players in their squad. Barça are counting on him, but conditionally, and they will try to reach an agreement with his entourage for the long term.

If that is not possible, the club will try to press the option of a transfer, with Chelsea and Manchester United both awaiting.

The club are aware that the player's entourage have been negotiating with United recently. Some serious options are open with the market closing shortly.