In the latest Frenkie de Jong update of the never-ending transfer saga involving Manchester United and Barcelona, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that negotiations are entering crucial stages. With Barcelona needing to sell players to bring in new blood, the transfer of De Jong to the Red Devils has had an air of inevitability about it. The deal has become protracted and complicated with many factors needing to align. Despite them needing to sell the Spanish giants have already turned down a €60 million bid from Manchester United. De Jong’s move to Manchester United would seemingly open the door for Xavi to raid Manchester City and capture Bernardo Silva.
Frenkie de Jong Update: Transfer Saga Reaches ‘Key Stages’
🚨 Manchester United will raise their offer for Frenkie De Jong to €75m + add ons.
An amount that is close to Barcelona's asking price of €80m.
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Manchester United Need Frenkie de Jong
Erik ten Hag has made no secret of his desire to bring De Jong to Old Trafford. With the club losing vital players in midfield, they have identified the Dutchman as the first piece in the Ten Hag puzzle.
For Manchester United to sign a player of De Jong’s ilk would be a huge statement and show they are determined to be competing with the very best once again.
De Jong has publicly said he is happy at Camp Nou, but it seems Xavi would like to sell him. If the Barcelona manager gets his wish, the sale of De Jong would enable him to pursue his number one transfer target in Silva.
Romano’s latest nugget on the De Jong deal is a fascinating one. United have been patient in their pursuit of him, but with Ten Hag expressing his frustrations, it’s key that the club are on the verge of going back with a new bid, showing their determination to capture the signing their new manager wants.
The Catalan giants desperately need to raise cash, although that didn’t stop them from rejecting the bid from Old Trafford, but an improved offer from the Red half of Manchester would undoubtedly be tough to turn down for the Catalan team.
De Jong is a must for Ten Hag and signing him would put down a statement of intent at the Theatre of Dreams, showing the club are determined to challenge for titles once again.
