Manchester United’s pursuit of Frenkie de Jong is seemingly the transfer saga that will never end.
United aren’t backing down, despite their efforts falling flat thus far. Reservations over their fall-back options mean Erik ten Hag’s preference remains the first choice at Old Trafford, no matter how long it takes.
United have seemingly been in a position to finally get a deal over the line at various points over the past few months, not least when they agreed a fee with Barcelona. They’ve been met by public statements from the Nou Camp denying the midfielder is up for sale, despite evidence to the contrary.
