Manchester United are set to finally admit defeat in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong following a summer-long transfer saga.
De Jong had been Erik ten Hag 's top target for the summer window, with Barcelona keen to move him off their wage bill. But the Dutchman has been unwilling to move to Old Trafford and instead wants to stay with the La Liga giants.
Despite the deal stalling, Ten Hag has not given up the chase for the 25-year-old. Midfield is one of the major areas of weakness in Ten Hag's squad, with starting pair Fred and Scott McTominay coming in for strong criticism following the defeat to Brighton on Sunday.
