A move to Old Trafford has long been touted this summer, but the deferred payments in the Dutchman’s contract with Barcelona and whether he actually wants to switch between the two clubs have cast doubt on the move.
Chelsea also has got the chance to draw De Jongas well as Blaugrana forward Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
But Laporta told TV3: “Frenkie de Jong is a high quality Barcelona player and we want him to stay. With him and his team-mates we have a very strong midfield.
“He has offers, but we want him to stay and he wants to stay.”
The Barcelona president spoke before Sunday’s Joan Gamper Trophy match against Pumas, in which De Jong scored.
Sent on goal in the 83rd minute, he rolled home an easy finish to take a 6-0 win.
After the game, coach Xavi said: ,,I don’t know what will happen to Frenkie de Jong. Anything can happen until August 31.
“He knows what I think and what the club wants and needs. Of course I count on him, he is a great player.”