Manchester United’s high-profile move for Barcelona and Netherlands star Frenkie de Jong could have serious implications for several other clubs during the summer transfer window.
The Dutch midfielder has been a long-term target for the Red Devils after the club saw World Cup winner Paul Pogba depart on a free transfer at the end of his contract along with Nemanja Matic, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard. New United boss Erik ten Hag is hoping to make a splash with his first deal however, with de Jong being the club’s priority target this summer to bolster their ranks in the middle of the park.
Barca manager Xavi rates de Jong highly but Spanish outlet Sport are now reporting that a deal worth around £68milion is very close to being agreed between United and the Catalan giants, paving the way for the Dutchman to come to the Premier League and join ten Hag’s project at Old Trafford.
