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Barcelona Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Frenkie de Jong After Ajax UCL Win

Barcelona's move for Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong has reportedly been delayed after the Eredivisie giants advanced from the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League by beating Austrian side Sturm Graz 5-1 on aggregate on Wednesday.

Per Sport, the deal is looking "less and less likely to happen" as Ajax's focus is on qualifying for the group stage, but Barca are hoping director of football Marc Overmars will eventually consider a transfer this month.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.