Manchester United reportedly believe that only their own 'indecisiveness' scuppered a blockbuster deal for Frenkie de Jong in the summer - and that the Dutchman would have joined them, despite claims to the contrary.
The Barcelona playmaker was Erik ten Hag's primary transfer target after the Dutchman had seen the 25-year-old flourish first-hand during his reign at Ajax. After weeks of drawn-out negotiations, United and Barcelona had thrashed out a deal worth an initial £56million for the midfielder, but the switch failed to materialise.
De Jong did not appear to be completely sold on the idea of moving to the Premier League, particularly as United were unable to offer Champions League football, and stated publicly on more than one occasion that he was happy to remain at the Nou Camp.
