Manchester United’s new incoming manager Erik ten Hag is interested in bringing 25 year old Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona’s and former Ajax midfielder to Old Trafford. The rebuilding has already begun it seems for the Red Devils have a long way to go in getting back to winning major trophy’s.
De Jong would certainly add quality to the squad, especially with Manchester United set to lose their French midfielder Paul Pogba this summer. It’s going to be a very interesting summer in the transfer market.
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🚨 Xavi Hernández has approved Frenkie de Jong’s move to Manchester United. Barcelona need to complete the move before the 1st of June due to their financial situation [@BlazquezFont] pic.twitter.com/ylM3KHKXES
— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) May 12, 2022
𝗕𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗿, 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 👋
We have agreed a deal in principle for the transfer of Frenkie De Jong to Manchester United! 🔴⚪️⚫️#MUFC pic.twitter.com/8qeye4KyTw
— Will (@Will__AVFC) May 12, 2022
Frenkie de Jong situation. There has been contact with Manchester United, yes – but sources say there's no full/close agreement with Barcelona, as of today. 🇳🇱 #MUFC
Barça financial situation could affect Frenkie's future – his priority is UCL football. Erik Ten Hag will push. pic.twitter.com/2eJHJ2XWGM
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 12, 2022
🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Frenkie De Jong will almost certainly sign for Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United this summer! Fee: €70M-€80M. 🇳🇱
There's a 95% chance that the transfer will be completed before the end of the month!
(Source: @gerardromero) pic.twitter.com/BIAFw5CLS8
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 11, 2022
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