Barcelona have been urged by Patrick Kluivert to perform a late transfer U-turn on midfielder Frenkie de Jong to prevent him from joining Manchester United.
De Jong, 25, is a top transfer priority for Erik ten Hag and the pair held a phone call during which the new United manager outlined the role the player would enjoy under him as part of a charm offensive. Reports this weekend outlined how the midfielder has already cleared out his locker at Barca with a move appearing to edge closer.
There are now reports of a "broad agreement" between the clubs, which would see the Dutch midfielder move to United for a fee of around £56million plus bonuses. Talks between the two clubs will now move to the finer details, before switching to negotiating with the player himself.
