Barcelona have told Manchester United that they want a guaranteed fee of £73million for Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.
United need to strengthen a number of positions this summer but none more so than midfield, which requires at least one but preferably two new additions to improve the middle of the park and offset departures. New boss Erik ten Hag has identified his former player De Jong as the perfect man to help stamp his identity onto the side.
It initially seemed ludicrous that United would be able to sign a player of such quality, especially as they can't even offer Champions League football next season, but Barcelona appear increasingly keen to cash in on the Dutchman. Their continued financial peril means they will have to raise funds in the market if they want to make any additions this summer.
