Frenkie de Jong has reportedly emptied his locker at Barcelona's training ground as his move to Manchester United edges closer.
The 25-year-old has cleared his belongings from Ciutat Esportiva after Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag turned his head towards Old Trafford, according to AS. De Jong had wanted to stay in Catalonia beyond the summer transfer window, but Barcelona's well-documented financial predicament is forcing the midfielder out.
Ten Hag identified De Jong as his top transfer target shortly after his appointment as manager, and following weeks of intense speculation, talks are now set to intensify over the coming days, as Camp Nou chiefs hope to shift the player quickly. While Mirror Football understands that United are not willing to be Barcelona's financial bail-out in order to secure a deal, the news from Spain serves as a huge boost to Ten Hag's chances of getting his man.
