Manchester United are continuing with their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong as their back-up targets are not deemed to be at the same level as the Barcelona midfielder.
Well-placed sources privy to discussions have stressed United are determined to back manager Erik ten Hag, who identified De Jong as the potential fulcrum of the team several months ago.
Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans is admired by United and has entered the last year of his contract but is a markedly different midfielder to De Jong, whose skill set for a midfielder is unique.
