Man United clear favourites to sign £70m-rated Barcelona Playmaker who Erik Ten Hag backs to shine at Old Trafford – Reports

Man United clear favourites to sign £70m-rated Barcelona Playmaker who Erik Ten Hag backs to shine at Old Trafford – Reports

Despite failing to sign in previous transfer windows, Manchester United remain the leading contenders to land Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong.

Erik Ten Hag has been chasing the 27-year-old since the Dutchman took over for Ralf Rangnick two and a half years ago.

The Netherlands international has persisted at the Nou Camp, never wanting to leave Barcelona.

The midfielder’s contract is set to expire in 2026, but that might alter at the end of the current campaign, according to recent sources. Frenkie De Jong is expected to join Man United in the summer.

Barcelona may not be able to renew his contract as he approaches the last year of his current agreement. If this happens, the club may have to sell him in the summer to avoid losing him for nothing.

According to Fichajes, should the Catalan giants fail to reach an agreement with their number 21 over a new deal, there is a strong possibility Ten Hag will once again push to bring him to Old Trafford.

Although De Jong’s future is far from decided, the Spanish outlet claims ‘everything points to him leaving Barcelona next summer’.

During his five years with the club, De Jong has directly contributed to 38 goals in 215 games in all competitions