Manchester United’s pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong is just not over but.
Regardless of being closely linked with the Netherlands worldwide for a number of weeks, the Crimson Devils have up to now didn’t safe the playmaker’s signature.
Though the 20-time league winners have already reached an settlement with their European rivals for £72m (€85m), concluding private phrases has confirmed a mammoth process.
Manchester United have reached full settlement with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong, after additional talks. Bundle price €85m. Charge assured round €75m plus add-ons. ??? #MUFC
Private phrases, nonetheless the problem to be resolved – as Frenkie’s precedence is to remain at Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/aTYnV3cHkP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2022
That would all be set to alter although. In response to latest experiences, the previous Ajax midfielder has just lately knowledgeable his Barcelona teammates that he ‘may find yourself’ transferring to Manchester United.
That’s in response to Spanish outlet Sport, who declare the 25-year-old midfielder might have lastly conceded that his long-term future lies away from the Nou Camp.
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Fascinating, and unsurprisingly, De Jong can also be believed to be ‘offended’ along with his employers as a result of he looks like he’s being pressured out of the membership, and that might hand United, who’ve been determined to signal him, a serious increase.
The Crimson Devils, led by former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, aren’t the one membership within the working for De Jong although. Premier League rivals Chelsea are also rumoured to be keen on bringing him to England’s top flight.
Whether or not or not the Blues will find yourself pipping United to De Jong’s signature stays to be seen, nevertheless, one factor is for positive, that is the primary time that followers have heard constructive experiences coming from the gamers’ aspect, so regardless that there are simply over two weeks left within the window, De Jong’s proposed switch out of Barcelona remains to be very a lot on the playing cards.
