Ninety-two days and counting. That is exactly how long it has been since Manchester United first registered their interest in signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona.
It has turned out to be a transfer saga that has possibly eclipsed every other saga that United have ever found themselves embroiled in during their rich and colourful history. With three weeks to go until the transfer window closes, everyone is desperate to hear the end of it, whether it be by De Jong sealing a move to Old Trafford, joining Chelsea, or staying at Camp Nou.
The saga has been the narrative of United's summer, with it dominating just about every gossip column that has needed filling. But with the deadline looming, United's interest in Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot and Lazio ace Sergej Milinkovic-Savic suggests that the club may be preparing to throw in the towel and focus on alternative options.
