Manchester United have reportedly withdrawn their bid for Frenkie de Jong, with the club turning their attention to other targets.
The Dutch international has been a target for much of the summer, with United and Barcelona agreeing a fee for the 25-year-old earlier in the summer. There had been reports that the deal had expired, opening the door for Chelsea, but new reports suggest it is United themselves who have pulled the plug.
With De Jong still in the middle of a stand-off with Barca over deferred wages, the new approach could allow United to return later in the window with a lower bid of one more focused around add-ons or incentives. And, with Erik ten Hag's side stepping away from a deal for fellow target Adrien Rabiot, there's every chance they do just that.
