We 'signed' Frenkie de Jong for Man United next season as transfer possibility grows
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United continue to be linked with Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, as preparation for next season ramps up. Speculation linking De Jong with a United transfer have been relentless over the last few weeks, following the club confirming the appointment of his former manager Erik ten Hag as United's manager next season.
Manchester Evening News understands that United have contacted Barcelona about De Jong's potential availability this summer and are weighing up a potential £75million move for Ten Hag's former midfield maestro.
The 25-year-old joined Barcelona for £65million in 2019 following Ajax's incredible Champions League campaign, in which they reached the semi-finals of the competition under Ten Hag.
De Jong, Mathijs de Ligt, Hakim Ziyech and Donny van de Beek sealed moves away from the Dutch club following their defeat to Tottenham. ALSO READ: We simulated Man United's summer transfer window with ten players leaving and six players signed So, if De Jong was to make the move to United in the summer, what sort of impact could he have on Ten Hag's side?
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