According to a Spanish media Sports world, manchester united manager Erik ten Hag still crazy about signing Barcelona The star Frenkie de Jong.
De Jong was regularly linked with a move to Man United in the summer of 2022, but a transfer In the end it did not materialize. There was an agreement on the transfer fee with Barcelona, but the midfielder did not feel like stepping on the exit door.
Two years later, Sports world They claim that Ten Hag is still crazy about reuniting with De Jong, who was previously with him at Ajax. Ten Hag has made the midfielder his number one target when the transfer window reopens this summer.
De Jong, on the other hand, seems happy at Barcelona, where his contract expires in June 2026.
Elite midfielder
De Jong was ten Hag's priority midfield target when he arrived at Old Trafford in 2022. The Dutchman had great success with ten Hag at Ajax, but was not interested in a move to Old Trafford from the Blaugrana.
United went on to sign casemiro of real Madrid. It turned out to be a fantastic decision given the huge influence the Brazilian had on the team last season, but he has struggled to replicate the same level of performances this campaign.
Ten Hag demanded a marquee signing to replace Casemiro this summer. De Jong would be ideal for him with his great ability to play the ball, his concentration and his ability to make quality progressive passes.
He and Kobbie Mainoo would form a brilliant pivot for the Red Devils, but the big question is whether De Jong can be persuaded to make a transfer. He £60 million-Rated star may also want Champions League football.
This is something that United will not be able to offer for at least another season. Another sticking point in the deal could be his salary. United may need to make De Jong their biggest earner to bring him to Old Trafford this summer.
