Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong blew a fuse after being hooked during defeat at home to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Newly appointed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly plotting a reunion with De Jong at Old Trafford after spending two fruitful years together at Ajax.

United may have received a boost over the weekend as the midfielder appeared unhappy after being subbed off during Barca's 1-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano at the Nou Camp.

He was so upset with manager Xavi's decision to take him off the pitch on the hour mark that he stormed straight down the tunnel.

The revived Blaugrana suffered their second loss in five LaLiga matches following Alvaro Garcia's winner after just seven minutes.

De Jong struggled throughout the encounter and reports in Spain suggest he may have been distracted by United's interest.

Xavi chose to replace him with Nico Gonzalez and that is when the Netherlands international walked off the pitch from the other side.

The 24-year-old immediately removed his shin pads and went straight towards the dressing room.

Reports also suggested he may have been angry at the referee for not reprimanding Rayo's players after a series of hard challenges.