It is now approaching ten weeks since Manchester United first opened discussions to sign Frenkie de Jong this summer, and still, he is a Barcelona player.
Despite the lengthy negotiations, United remain confident that they will be able to reach an agreement to bring De Jong to Old Trafford. Chief executive Richard Arnold and football director John Murtough have been in Barcelona this week as the club attempt to finalise the signing.
It is understood Arnold and Murtough met with Barcelona director of football Mateu Alemany, managing director Rafael Yuste and sporting adviser Jordi Cruyff in an attempt to conclude a deal for Erik ten Hag's priority target.
