Although there is still plenty of time left in this summer’s transfer window, Manchester United may end up missing out on their top transfer target.
The Red Devils, now managed by former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, view Barcelona midfielder, Frenkie De Jong, as their priority signing, but have so far failed to lure the Netherlands international to Old Trafford in time for next season.
De Jong, 25, is wanted by ten Hag, presumably for his midfield skill set, as well as the fact the pair know each other well following their time working together in Amsterdam.
However, after reaching a full agreement with their European rivals, De Jong’s proposed switch to United hinges on the player giving the deal the green light – something that looks increasingly unlikely.
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According to a recent report from Sport, Ali Dursun, the agent of Barcelona’s number 21 recently met with United CEO Richard Arnold and director John Murtough and told the pair to ‘stop insisting’ on signing De Jong because he ‘will not go to Manchester’.
These latest reports will serve as a bitter blow to the 20-time league winners who may now be forced to pursue alternative targets.
Two players, according to Fabrizio Romano, viewed as ideal alternatives are Wolves’ Ruben Neves and Leicester City’s Youri Tielemans.
This has to stop. The man doesn’t want to play for Utd. Leave it at that and move on to another target please. Let him stay at his beloved Barcelona or go wherever he feels is better than Old Trafford.
Get Neves and Tielemans, both will fit in the bill, and ETH can start his revolution
Theasme issue all day, he’s not willing and dedicated to play for man utd..
Pls don’t sign another pogba.
This man will become another Pogba with his unwillingness to play at OT. I think it’s time to move on …
Man Utd, there are so many willing options that can look for, leave alone D’jong,
#Nevesthebetteroption
Its clear
he wants to stay at
barcelona
utd should move on
please man utd should move on to another player , de jong Case is too much
enough of this de jong issue man utd should move on to another player