Manchester United will spare no effort to sign De Jong
According to Sport (via Sports witness), Manchester United We will spare no effort to sign Barcelona Midfielder Frenkie de Jong before the transfer The window closes on August 30th.
The Red Devils have had an impressive transfer window and have already signed Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. A star midfielder is the next priority for Manchester United and Sport They claim that the club is determined to secure the signing of De Jong from Barcelona.
The same outlet adds that Barcelona are willing to sanction his sale for around 51 million pounds, but does not mention whether the player would consider the transfer. It is suggested that the signing of the Dutchman would be the icing on the cake for the Red Devils.
Unlikely agreement
De Jong has been linked with the Red Devils for almost two years now. He was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford during the summer of 2022. A verbal agreement was reached Between clubs, but De Jong did not want to join United despite the opportunity to reunite with the former Ajax manager. Erik the Hag.
United are reportedly considering renewing their relationship with the Dutchman, but the chances of a move going through are slim. De Jong has not played a competitive game since April after suffering an ankle injury.World classThe star has not attended any training sessions with the Blaugrana team and is out of action for an indefinite period.
It makes no sense for United to spend £51m on a player who is out of action. The club needs someone who can make an immediate impact in the new season. On top of this, he earns a staggering salary of £316,000 per week and could demand a pay rise if he left the Catalan giant.
United would be better off focusing on Manuel Ugarte, who has been on their radar for some time. Paris Saint-Germain are hoping £60 million The 23-year-old is on the rise but they could offer a discount as they signed Joao Neves from Benfica for the No.6 spot. The Red Devils should look to sign him rather than spend big on an injured De Jong.
