Manchester United are confident of signing Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia – despite issues over the player's representation.
United have had a £15million offer for Malacia accepted by Feyenoord and are working on personal terms with the player to get the move over the line. The deal had been complicated by Malacia changing agents, with the 22-year-old now represented by his father, but United are adamant that has not affected the move.
United sources have indicated the deal for Malacia “remains on track for completion in the coming days” after the issue with his representation was successfully resolved. Both Feyenoord and United remain committed to the agreement they have struck, which will see the Premier League club pay £13million up front, plus a potential £2m in add-ons.
United insist the hurdles they have had to clear with regard to Malacia will have no impact on their pursuit of his Dutch compatriot, Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong.
Talks between United, Barca and De Jong, remain ongoing, with all parties hopeful a deal can be finalised this weekend or early next week. United boss Erik ten Hag wants De Jong and Malacia as part of his travelling party for the pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia, with the squad departing on July 8.
Malacia is almost certain to be part of the pre-season tour group departing for Bangkok and United's first game of the tour, against arch rivals Liverpool, on Kuly 12.
But De Jong may miss the first leg of the tour and could join up with the squad in Melbourne, for their games against Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace.
United then take on Aston Villa in Perth on July 24, before facing Atletico Madrid in Oslo on July 30 and Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford the following day.
