Real Madrid have entered the race to sign Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong but the Dutchman favours a move to Barcelona, according to Mundo Deportivo. Ajax rejected offers this summer from Tottenham and Barca and convinced De Jong to spend one more season in Amsterdam.
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The Catalans have made him a priority signing for 2019 but De Jong's price-tag could now soar past the £50m mark.
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Source: transfermarketweb.com