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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Tom Blow

Frenkie de Jong's girlfriend delivers clever response to Man Utd fan over transfer

Frenkie de Jong's fiancée dismissed rumours linking the midfielder with Manchester United during an Instagram Q&A on Monday.

United tried to sign De Jong, 25, from Barcelona last summer but failed to get a deal over the line. Erik ten Hag worked with the Netherlands international at Ajax and knew he would be a good addition to United's midfield, yet the player was not persuaded.

The Red Devils continue to be linked with De Jong. Barcelona manager Xavi confirmed the club wanted to keep De Jong during last month's transfer window and now Mikky Kiemeney, the player's fiancée, has reiterated those claims with a witty response.

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