August 15th 2024.
Frenkie de Jong, the talented midfielder for Barcelona, has expressed his desire to continue playing for the Spanish club. Despite previous attempts from Manchester United to acquire him, they have no plans to reignite their interest before the upcoming transfer window closes.
The pursuit for De Jong by United lasted for ten weeks in 2022, with the club offering a bid of £60m for the Dutch international. However, De Jong declined the move to Old Trafford, feeling as though he was being pushed out of Barcelona due to his high salary. As a result, United turned their attention to Real Madrid's Casemiro, ultimately signing him for the same amount.
Despite Casemiro's presence, manager Erik ten Hag still hopes to bring in another midfielder after Sofyan Amrabat's departure. This has sparked speculation that United may make another attempt to sign De Jong, especially since Barcelona is still facing financial difficulties. However, sources have informed Metro Sport that United is currently pursuing other options and has no plans to make a move for De Jong.
One of their top targets is Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain, but the French club's asking price of £51m may need to be lowered for a potential deal to happen. Additionally, Burnley is seeking £30m for Sander Berge, a Norwegian player who was not included in Friday night's match against Luton. With United already spending around £140m on players like Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijis De Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui, they may need to sell Scott McTominay to Napoli in order to make room for a new midfielder.
In the world of football, transfer rumors and speculations are constantly swirling. However, for now, it seems like Frenkie de Jong will remain a part of Barcelona's team, and Manchester United will focus on other options to strengthen their midfield. Stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis from Manchester United by signing up for our newsletter. Rest assured that your privacy is protected, as this site is secured by reCAPTCHA and follows the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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