These are the headlines for the Manchester United afternoon on Friday 27 May.
De Jong reacts to Man United fan comment “Erik ten Hag is waiting for you”.
Manchester United’s target, Frenkie de Jong, could not hide his fun after a fan shouted “Erik ten Hag is waiting for you” while applauding the fans after a match on Wednesday.
The Dutch international thanked his fans after taking part in Barcelona’s exhibition match against an A-League All-Stars team. The Spanish giants won 3-2 against the Australian team, which was led by the icon of United Dwight Yorke.
De Jong, who is one of Ten Hag’s summer targets, came off the bench during the game. United fans will be hoping it could be his last outing in Barcelona ahead of a possible Old Trafford meeting with his former Ajax coach.
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A video has now appeared showing the midfielder applauding the fans at Accor Stadium after the full time. An assistant fan was presumably a United supporter, and he caught De Jong’s attention before calling him Ten Hag.
Read more about De Jong’s reaction here.
Manchester United consider two goalkeepers to sign as a substitute
Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow and Watford keeper Daniel Bachmann are under consideration by Manchester United as a backup signing to make up for Dean Henderson’s long-awaited departure.
Darlow, 31, has been suggested to United by Newcastle in a possible exchange with Henderson, who hopes to join Eddie Howe.
Former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Darlow is aware of the talks, but is currently on holiday after the season. Darlow played twice against United last season, saving a Bruno Fernandes penalty in Newcastle’s 4-1 home defeat.
Bachmann, 27, has played 12 times in the Premier League with Watford this season and has started 13 times with Austria since making his debut last year.
Read the full Samuel Luckhurst update here.
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