Manchester City could be prepared to hijack Manchester United’s attempts to sign Frenkie de Jong this summer, according to reports.
The Manchester Evening News understands United have contacted Barcelona about De Jong’s potential availability ahead of Erik ten Hag’s arrival at Old Trafford as the club’s new manager. De Jong and Ten Hag worked together during their time at Ajax.
Reports suggesting an imminent deal could be in the works are thought to be wide of the mark, but United are determined to move swiftly for a new midfielder with Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic both set to depart. But their neighbours could spoil things for them.
