Tottenham want to sign Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong
Tottenham Hotspur would be interested in signing manchester united objective and Barcelona Midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to Spanish media. Transfers.
The Lilywhites have been inconsistent so far this season as they defeated city of manchester twice in two different competitions, while they scored Villa Aston and Man Utd in the first division.
However, Spurs lost to Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town, while they drew against Leicester City and Fulham in the Premier League. Ange Postecoglou's team even suffered a defeat against Galatasaray in the european league earlier this season.
Now, Transfers He claims that the Australian coach is willing to strengthen the engine room to make the north London club a more consistent team and De Jong is his main objective.
Man Utd are also interested in the Dutchman and have been thinking about him for some time. But Postecoglou's team is “very insistent” on closing the deal.
Battle
De Jong is close to leaving Barcelona with the Blaugrana wanting to raise funds by selling him amid their financial difficulties. The player would be tempted to move to the Premier League if he receives a suitable offer next year and Tottenham could make him an “attractive offer.”
The Dutch international, valued at around £50m for Transfer marketHe has a contract until 2026, so Barcelona are likely to demand a large sum to cash in on him.
De Jong was considered one of the best midfielders in the world a few years ago but injury problems have worried him in recent times. He is now fit and ready, but has fallen down Hansi Flick's pecking order.
However, the former Ajax Amsterdam star is only 27 years old and is currently in the best stage of his career. Therefore, if Spurs can sign him, it would be a big coup.
Tottenham lack depth in their midfield department, with Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr being the only options at Postecoglou's disposal for a deeper role. Therefore, the Lilywhites hierarchy needs to add depth to this position to help Postecoglou achieve success.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can finally convince De Jong to join the club if he leaves Barcelona next year.
