Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has told Manchester United will not join them this summer.
De Jong has been a top target for United, with a fee agreed with Barcelona for the Dutchman.
But Cadena SER says the 25-year-old has informed the Old Trafford hierarchy of his decision and has also spread the word in the Barca dressing room.
It is news that will not please either club. Erik ten Hag is keen to reunite with a player who he managed at Ajax, but may now be forced to look elsewhere as he aims to bolster his midfield.
Barcelona have made it clear that they wish to sell De Jong this summer as they need to shift him from their wage bill in order to register their new signings with LaLiga.
