Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt issued a glowing assessment of international team-mate Frenkie de Jong amid Manchester United's interest in his services.
As reported by the Manchester Evening News last month, United are interested in signing the Barcelona midfielder and are weighing up a big-money offer. United are desperate to strengthen their midfield options this summer and De Jong is a leading target for manager Erik ten Hag.
De Jong, who joined Barcelona in 2019, worked with Ten Hag at Ajax and enjoyed, arguably, the most fruitful period of his career so far working underneath his fellow countryman. He played a key role in helping the Dutch heavyweights reach the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2019, as well as winning two major trophies, including an Eredivisie title.
