Manchester United have been dealt yet another blow in their frustrating summer, with reports suggesting their offer to buy long-term target Frenkie de Jong has expired.
Erik ten Hag's side have made just three signings this summer, despite losing a number of players at the start of the window. Results on the pitch have been worrying, with two defeats from two, prompting former captain Gary Neville to suggest the club could be in danger of a bottom-half finish.
One of the transfer targets who United have been tracking for some time is De Jong. A fee was agreed with Barcelona earlier in the summer, but no progress has been made while the clock ticked away and Ten Hag's team could now pay the price.
