When Erik ten Hag was appointed the new manager of Manchester United, there was an expectation from fans that he would overhaul the team in order to implement his vision. And it seems that the Dutch revolution will begin in midfield at Old Trafford.
United have been locked in talks for Frenkie de Jong with Barcelona for the past few weeks, and while the two clubs are yet to agree on a fee there is an expectation that the deal will hopefully get done. The 25-year-old midfielder worked with Ten Hag while he was at Ajax and was a key part of the midfield that saw them reach the Champions League semi-final in 2018/19.
But who will partner De Jong in midfield? The expectation from many United fans was that the club would look to sign a defensive midfielder since Nemanja Matic has departed the club, but the actual answer may be a little more unconventional.
