Simon Stone of BBC Sport has provided the latest Frenkie de Jong update. Manchester United are continuing talks with Barcelona for their number one transfer target, with Erik ten Hag having made it clear De Jong is his priority and having grown frustrated with the lack of progress.
Frenkie de Jong Update: Talks Continue for Manchester United’s Number One Target
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Complicated De Jong talks Continue
The financial troubles of the Catalan giants have made this one of the most protracted deals in this transfer window. De Jong was a vital figure under Ten Hag at Ajax, and the new Manchester United manager is focused on bringing the Dutch star to help him implement his vision at Old Trafford.
Manchester United have lost some key players in midfield and will be keen to add quality reinforcements in that area.
Talks between the two giants of European football are continuing. The Manchester club will be tentative in wanting to pay a higher fee than planned for De Jong due to recent high-value deals for players such as Paul Pogba and Harry Maguire.
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After the departure of Ed Woodward from Old Trafford, his replacement Jon Murtough will work closely with new manager Ten Hag. The relationship between the two will be vital in identifying and securing new players who fit into the vision of Ten Hag.
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De Jong is the number one target for Manchester United, but they won’t be able to wait forever for the Dutchman. The financial woes at Camp Nou has made this a difficult transfer window for Manchester United thus far.
Erik ten Hag’s side are actively looking at other targets, including Christian Eriksen. With notable midfield departures from Old Trafford already confirmed, Manchester United will be keen to add quality reinforcements in that area.
Ten Hag is seemingly interested in signing both De Jong and Eriksen, which would undoubtedly improve their options in midfield.
