Manchester United are reportedly planning to make an formidable swoop to signal Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, as per switch professional Mike Brown.
After shifting to the Catalan giants from Ajax Amsterdam for an enormous price, the Dutchman initially struggled to showcase his greatest in La Liga. His damage issues had been one of many causes behind this, and the Blaugrana beforehand tried to promote him.
The Crimson Devils made a concrete strategy to purchase him a number of years in the past and even agreed on a deal in precept with Barcelona. Nonetheless, the midfielder refused to go away; in consequence, a deal didn’t come to fruition.
Since Hansi Flick’s arrival because the supervisor, De Jong has established himself as an undisputed starter for Barcelona, serving to his facet win the home treble final time period.
The 28-year-old has entered the ultimate yr of his present contract, so his long-term future at Camp Nou isn’t secured in the intervening time. Now, on Soccer Insider, Brown says that Ruben Amorim is eager on signing a brand new midfielder at Man Utd subsequent yr, and the Crimson Devils have registered their curiosity in signing De Jong.
United maintain a long-term curiosity within the midfielder as they not solely tried to purchase him a number of years in the past, however additionally they needed him throughout his Ajax days. Nonetheless, he ultimately opted to affix Barcelona at the moment.
De Jong to Man Utd
The switch professional states that Barcelona have been involved with De Jong to increase his deal. Nonetheless, if the negotiations don’t come to fruition and the participant decides to go away, Man Utd would have the chance to signal him lastly subsequent yr.
Brown stated:
“It doesn’t come as a shock that Man United are taking a look at him[De Jong] once more, they really feel he would add one thing in midfield which they haven’t received in the intervening time. Everyone is aware of Amorim needs a brand new midfielder and he has been one they just like the look of.
“Whether or not they can get a deal achieved will rely on Barcelona, if his contract talks have delayed then perhaps he may make a transfer and benefit from that. It seems prefer it’ll be as much as him, if he fancies a transfer then he’ll take a look at his choices and Man United shall be amongst them, however in any other case he may determine to remain at Barcelona.”
Man Utd at present have Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, and Bruno Fernandes as midfield choices. Nonetheless, the Brazilian has entered the ultimate yr of his present contract and is anticipated to go away subsequent yr.
However, Ugarte has been underwhelming since becoming a member of from PSG final yr. Bruno isn’t a pure defensive-minded midfielder, whereas Mainoo has been on the periphery below Amorim.
Subsequently, United desperately want a brand new midfielder, and an skilled participant like De Jong, valued at round £39m by Transfermarkt, can be an ideal coup ought to they ultimately handle to safe his service.
