Erik ten Hag told to avoid Frenkie de Jong Barcelona demand for Manchester United
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer Liverpool and England midfielder John Barnes has called on Manchester United to back incoming manager Erik ten Hag in this summer's transfer window, but has warned them that they should not spend £100million to sign Frenkie de Jong.
As reported by the Manchester Evening News last week, United are interested in the Barcelona midfielder and are weighing up a £75million move for his services.
De Jong worked with Ten Hag during his time at Ajax and the duo are understood to have retained a strong relationship. Ten Hag has reached out to the Dutchman's agent and is keen to add him to his midfield options at Old Trafford.
United are set to prioritise the addition of a new central-midfielder this summer and could sign at least two. READ MORE: United make decision on Diogo Dalot future with Aaron Wan-Bissaka for sale They need to add a defensive-minded midfielder to their ranks and a player of De Jong's mould, who likes to get on the ball and make things happen between the lines.
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