Man Utd makes a £77.5m Bid Ready to Seal the Deal for Star Midfielder
Erik ten Hag is making a Man Utd move with the goal of securing star midfielder Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona in the upcoming transfer window.
Midfield scenario at Old Trafford
Upon Erik ten Hag’s arrival at Manchester United, he aimed to sign Dutch international Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona.
However, facing a setback, he shifted focus to veteran DM Casemiro, who helped secure a Champions League spot last season.
Unfortunately, Casemiro, past his prime, spent much time on the treatment table this term. Summer signings Amrabat and Mount struggled in the midfield at Old Trafford.
With the ongoing midfield issues, reports now suggest Ten Hag is once again turning to his compatriot to address the conundrum. Resolving the midfield puzzle becomes crucial for the team’s success.
Man Utd in the hunt for star midfielder for the upcoming transfer window
As the United midfield has not performed up to the standards fans expected this season, they have turned their sights on Frenkie de Jong, the star Barcelona midfielder.
The Red Devils aim to capitalize on Barca’s financial troubles and convince them to let go of the midfielder.
Additionally, Man Utd are willing to offer De Jong a higher salary than what he currently earns at the Nou Camp.
The team sees De Jong as one of the best deep-lying midfielders globally, and they urgently need a player like him in the centre of the park.
While De Jong excelled at Ajax under Ten Hag’s guidance, the 26-year-old reportedly wishes to stay with Barcelona for the long term. Resolving this transfer could significantly strengthen Man Utd’s midfield.
Man Utd’s Persistent Pursuit continues
Manchester United persists in pursuing Frenkie de Jong, having come close to signing him in the summer of 2022.
Back then, a substantial offer was accepted by Barcelona’s Laporta and Alemany, but De Jong chose to stay, proving to be a vital asset for Barça’s La Liga triumph.
Despite financial needs at Camp Nou, they didn’t consider selling him last summer.
However, things may change this year as Barcelona seeks urgent revenue, making almost every player negotiable.
Old Trafford hopes to capitalize on this and has a proposal ready, offering around 90 million euros for the former Ajax and Willem II player.
