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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Casey Evans

Frenkie de Jong transfer could solve Manchester United's Ronaldo problem

Erik ten Hag's top target throughout the entire window has been Frenkie de Jong. The Manchester Evening News understands that Manchester United have agreed a deal with Barcelona for the Dutch midfielder, but although personal terms still need to be finalised, the club have had assurances that the player is open to moving to Old Trafford.

Though De Jong would like prefer to stay in Spain, Barcelona wants to push through his sale to fund their incomings this summer and also provide space in their wage cap. They have already agreed a deal for Raphinha, Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie and also extended Ousmane Dembele's contract.

But the major deal they have finally completed in the transfer window is Robert Lewandowski. The Bayern Munich striker publically stated his desire to leave and join Barcelona. This likely means that the German club have to find a replacement and this could solve a major problem for United.

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