Manchester United Transfer Round-up: With just a game left to play, Man United fans are already looking forward to the new season. New manager Erik ten Hag is said to be pushing a move for his former Ajax players Frenkie De Jong and Matthijs De Ligt. With a lack of Champions League football will Man United land these 2 players? Follow Live Football Transfer Updates on InsideSport.IN
Manchester United Transfer Round-up: New Man United manager Erik ten Hag keen on bringing in former Ajax players Frenkie De Jong and Matthijs De Ligt – Check out
Man United are monitoring Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong but accept a deal is difficult to pull off with the Catalan side demanding £86m for the Dutchman who will only leave for Champions League football.
Erik ten Hag wants Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt #mulive [@orioldomenech, @gerardromero]
— utdreport (@utdreport) May 12, 2022
Manchester United Transfer Round-up: Man United in Frenkie De Jong and Matthijs De Ligt pursuit
LATEST UPDATE: Manchester United director of football John Murtough has flown out for talks with Erik ten Hag today, in what The Telegraph describes as a ‘transfer summit’.
Ten Hag’s future Manchester United assistants are yet to be announced, but the presences of two new faces at the ‘transfer summit’, indicates they will soon be joining Ten Hag in Manchester.
The Telegraph report Ten Hag has four key transfer objectives, which include two central midfielders, one centre-back, and one forward.
Manchester United Transfer Round-up: Erik ten Hag seeks reunion with former Ajax players
Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong’s situation at the Nou Camp but face an uphill battle to secure his services.
The Red Devils are said to be in the market for a central midfielder as new manager Erik ten Hag will look to rebuild the squad on his arrival at Old Trafford at the end of the season.
Frenkie de Jong situation. There has been contact with Manchester United, yes – but sources say there’s no full/close agreement with Barcelona, as of today. 🇳🇱 #MUFC
Barça financial situation could affect Frenkie’s future – his priority is UCL football. Erik Ten Hag will push. pic.twitter.com/2eJHJ2XWGM
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 12, 2022
United are reportedly aware that Barcelona could be willing to part with De Jong as they look to offload players to fund their summer transfer business. However, the Premier League side will face a challenge for the Dutchman with some at the club accepting that the deal could prove to be difficult, according to ESPN.
Man United are also looking for a central defender with Eric Bailly and Phil Jones expected to leave in the summer and Erik ten Hag’s former player De Ligt has caught the eye.
Erik ten Hag seeks reunion with Frenkie De Jong and Matthijs De Ligt
However, if he was told by the Catalan giants that he was no longer needed at the club, De Jong is believed to want to join a side with Champions League football. United are now guaranteed to be playing European football next season but their tumultuous campaign has meant it will not be in the Champions League.
They are currently sixth in the Premier League, though West Ham could go ahead on goal difference if they win their clash with Manchester City on Sunday. However, Barcelona are not prepared to sell De Jong for a fee less than €100million (£86m), according to Spanish publication SPORT.
Manchester United Transfer Round-up: New Man United manager Erik ten Hag keen on bringing in former Ajax players Frenkie De Jong and Matthijs De Ligt – Check out
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