Frenkie De Jong has been on Manchester United’s radar all summer and the club are finally hoping to close a deal for the Barcelona midfielder before July arrives.
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Manchester United want to complete the signing of Frenkie De Jong on June 30, while still pursuing their main goal.
The Dutch midfielder has been firmly on the radar of Erik ten Hag, with the new United coach looking forward to reuniting with a player he knows well from his time at Ajax. De Jong has just completed his third season at Barcelona, but is facing an uncertain future at the Camp Nou.
As a result, the Red Devils want to jump in and complete a deal later this month, talkSPORT reports. Catalans need to balance books with their financial situation is still a problem. However, they have demanded the best dollar for De Jong, who has lengthened negotiations.
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However, it now appears that the two sides had agreed on a £ 68 million fee. De Jong himself has wanted to stay at the Camp Nou, but the situation can get out of hand. He said recently while in international service: “You’re always flattered when teams show interest in you as a player, but I think I’m in the biggest club in the world right now and I feel good about it, so there’s no news. “.
The fact that United did not incorporate a central midfielder last season was seen as a mistake, and increased their need to do so this summer. Ten Hag has also seen several options in this area to leave the club with Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic, both leaving after their contracts expired.
Old Trafford boss Richard Arnold recently stressed the club’s desire to add De Jong while filming him in secret. He said: “Money is not a consideration for who we want. The coach wants him (De Jong) and they have really done the job looking at him … he is a great player.”
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United desperately need the recruits not to be able to make any signings since Ten Hag took over. The Dutchman has a list of goals, but so far none have been caught in the middle of a series of setbacks. Ajax midfielder Jurrien Timber was on the club’s radar, but has opted to stay in Amsterdam.
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