Manchester United wasted months pursuing a deal for Frenkie de Jong in the summer - and it appears as though Erik ten Hag is plotting to rekindle his interest in the Barcelona playmaker in the winter transfer window.
Strengthening United's midfield ranks was a priority for Ten Hag, who was handed the top job at Old Trafford earlier this year. De Jong - who flourished under Ten Hag at Ajax - was the Dutchman's priority target; but after he made it clear that he was reluctant to leave the Nou Camp, Ten Hag and the club were forced to look elsewhere.
United eventually acquired Casemiro in a £60million deal from Real Madrid to bolster their midfield options in a move that appeared to end their interest in De Jong - but that no longer appears to be the case.
