Frenkie de Jong

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Man United officials 'will fly to Barcelona in a final attempt to sign Frenkie de Jong and are convinced a deal CAN be done'... with Erik ten Hag still desperate to sign him despite landing £70m Casemiro

* Reports in Holland suggest Man United are still trying to sign Frenkie de Jong
* Erik ten Hag has long made it clear that De Jong is a key target for his midfield
* Now United are said to be making a final assault, despite securing Casemiro
* Barca are keen to offload the midfielder amid their documented financial issues
* United have never given up on De Jong but have moved for other targets

Manchester United have not given up on signing Frenkie de Jong - and fresh reports from Holland and Spain suggest club officials will fly to Barcelona in a last-ditch attempt to get a deal over the line.

United grew frustrated in their summer-long pursuit of the Barca midfielder, Erik ten Hag's No 1 target, but remain convinced there is a chance they will be able to strike a deal in the final week of the transfer window.

United's £70million signing of Casemiro reduced their need to sign a midfielder, however Ten Hag has expressed his desire for de Jong to reunite with him at Old Trafford after their time together at Ajax.

Man United officials are now planning to fly out to Catalonia in order to seal the transfer ahead of the transfer window closure in a few weeks, according to Catalan outlet Sport.

The meeting is due to take place this week, with Barca officials eager to agree a deal with United in order to get the Dutchman off the wage bill.

Ten Hag has persuaded the United hierarchy to loosen the purse strings in order to acquire de Jong after the Dutch manager held positive talks with his former player, according to Dutch publication Telegraaf.

Barcelona are keen to offload de Jong amid their well-documented financial issues, with the Spanish giants demanding that the Dutchman either reduces his salary or departs the Camp Nou.

The 25-year-old is already owed £17million in amortisations and back payments by the Blaugrana, with his future unlikely to be resolved until that matter is worked out.


Man United remain interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong this summer. United transfer chiefs are set to fly out to Catalonia in order to strike a deal for the Dutchman. Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is insistent on bringing de Jong to Old Trafford in this window

The midfielder featured in Barca's 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Sunday, but is viewed as dispensable due to their engine room depth.

The Red Devils had a reported deal in place with de Jong, however it expired as the two club's were unable to reach an agreement.

The pair enjoyed an extremely successful relationship together at the Amsterdam Arena as they reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2018-19.

The Red Devils' much-maligned midfield issues have been clear for all to see in their opening Premier League defeats to Brentford and Brighton.

The £70m addition of Casemiro will go a long way in shoring up the United engine room, yet the Red Devils have maintained their interest in the midfielder as they continue to back new boss ten Hag.

Premier League rivals Chelsea were confident that they will be able to strike a deal with de Jong under the noses of the Red Devils, but their interest appears to have cooled.

The Blues are able to offer the 25-year-old Champions League football this season, while ten Hag's outfit will only be competing in the Europa League.

Therefore, it remains to be seen whether officials will be able to convince de Jong to reunite with his former manager at Old Trafford.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11134501/Manchester-United-officials-fly-Barcelona-final-attempt-sign-Frenkie-Jong.html

de Jong : kan udah dapat Casemiro, saya gak usah pindah lah