Based on Sport (through SportWitness), Manchester United will spare no effort to signal Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong earlier than the switch window closes on August 30.
The Pink Devils have had a formidable switch window they usually have already recruited Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. A marquee midfielder is the subsequent precedence for Man United and Sport declare that the membership are decided to land the signature of de Jong from Barcelona.
The identical outlet add that Barcelona are keen to sanction his sale for round £51 million, however don’t point out whether or not he would contemplate the switch. It’s prompt that the signing of the Dutchman could be the icing on the cake for the Pink Devils.
Unlikely deal
De Jong has been linked with the Pink Devils for the most effective a part of 2 years. He was closely linked with a transfer to Previous Trafford through the summer season of 2022. A verbal settlement was reached between the golf equipment, however de Jong didn’t need to be part of United regardless of the prospect to reunite with former Ajax supervisor Erik ten Hag.
United are reportedly contemplating a renewed method for the Dutchman, however the chances are high much less that the transfer will undergo. De Jong has not performed a aggressive sport since April after choosing up an ankle damage. The ‘world-class‘ star has not reported for any type of coaching with the Blaugrana and is presently out for an undefined interval.
It doesn’t make sense for United to spend £51 million on a participant who’s on the sidelines. The membership want somebody who could make an immediate impression on the proceedings within the new season. On prime of this, he earns a staggering wage of £316,000 per week and he may demand a pay rise if he have been to go away the Catalan giants.
United could be higher off specializing in Manuel Ugarte, who has been on their radar for some time. Paris Saint-Germain are holding out for £60 million for the 23-year-old, however they might present a reduction, having recruited Joao Neves from Benfica for the no.6 function. The Pink Devils ought to pursue his signature as a substitute of spending large on an injured de Jong.
