Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the board won't block Frenkie de Jong from being part of their US tour squad.

Laporta claims the recent reports that they would block De Jong from going on the US tour are false.

“It's up to Xavi to decide, but he will go," said Laporta, ruling it out as a tactic to force him to accept a move to Manchester United.

Mateu Alemany also was asked about the topic.

“Frenkie is an important player for us, we count on him," said the sporting director, cooling claims Barca wanted to sell him to Manchester United. “The story ends here."

However, he also added: “The Fair Play topic means there has to be some exits at Barcelona, some will go."