Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold’s comments on the club’s transfer strategy this summer have shot them in the foot over their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
Arnold was secretly filmed at a meeting with United fans at a pub on Saturday in which he addressed a wide range of issues including the club’s transfer approach this summer and the ownership of the Glazer family at United. However, his comments could have an adverse impact on their attempts to sign the Dutch midfielder.
Former Ajax star De Jong is a top transfer priority for new United boss Erik ten Hag and there has been a phone call between the two already held in which the coach outlined the role the player would enjoy under him, as part of a charm offensive to land the player. Reports on Saturday outline how the midfielder has already cleared out his locker at Barca with a move appearing to edge closer.
