Manchester United remain upbeat on their chances of signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong this summer with the Blaugrana identifying two Manchester City stars as their replacements.
Former Ajax star De Jong is a top transfer priority for new United boss Erik ten Hag and there has been a phone call between the two already held in which the coach outlined the role the player would enjoy under him at the Red Devils.
Central midfield is an area in which United need to bolster their options ahead of several key departures this term. De Jong has been identified as the leading candidate for the club in the position and the Dutchman is at the top of United's shortlist of summer transfer targets.
