Manchester United have been dealt a blow in looking to sign Barcelona and Dutch playmaker Frenkie de Jong the Dutch man wants to play Champions League football and the Spanish giants want big money from the Red Devils in order for the 25 year old to leave the Nou Camp.
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Manchester United have opened direct talks with Barça for Frenkie de Jong. Price tag around €85m, waiting for opening bid. 🚨 #MUFC
De Jong is still not convinced to leave Barça and he wants UCL football – Man Utd will try to push again as Barça need to solve financial issues. pic.twitter.com/jT18D37sPK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 1, 2022
Erik Ten Hag has a big job on his hands getting Manchester United back to competition for the major honours. The Red Devils haven’t won the Premier League since 2013 when Sir Alex Ferguson. Time will tell whether the 52 year old Dutch man is the right man for the job.
Manchester United have gone through a lot of managers since Fergie left and the Reds will be hoping Ten Hag is their man.