It still feels like a matter of 'when' rather than 'if' Manchester United sign Frenkie de Jong this summer, but for transfer-hungry supporters, this lengthy wait is less than ideal.
United will be making a huge statement of intent should they manage to lure a Dutch international from Barcelona on the back of their worst ever Premier League campaign. Though they can't afford to let the prolonged pursuit distract them from the other issues which still need to be addressed.
An official announcement for De Jong would no doubt send social media into a meltdown, but before too long, attention will once again turn to United's long to-do list before the season starts.
