Erik ten Hag may well be getting a clear indication of just how big a job he faces at Manchester United during the early stages of this summer’s transfer window.
Manchester City have already got their marquee signing, and Liverpool look to be on the verge of their own. Meanwhile, United’s attempts to bring Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford are threatening to peter out. As reported by the Manchester Evening News, United have opened talks with the Catalan giants as they try and seal a move for the 25-year-old this summer. As things stand at the moment though, the two clubs are some way apart in their valuation of the Dutch midfielder.
Should United continue to be left frustrated, they are willing to move on to other targets, and have stayed in touch with potential alternative options. Yet that could see them falling into an all-too familiar trap.
