Man United showing ‘strong interest’ to sign £60m Outstanding La-Liga star midfielder open to Old Trafford move -Report

Man United showing ‘strong interest’ to sign £60m Outstanding La-Liga star midfielder open to Old Trafford move -Report

Manchester United are leading the race to sign long-term target Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona next summer, according to Fichajes.

The Red Devils have shown a consistent interest in the 27-year-old over the previous few seasons.

In Erik ten Hag’s first season as manager, the club made multiple attempts to secure a transfer to Old Trafford, but the transaction never came to pass.

United has once more expressed interest in signing the brilliant midfield player, who is rumored to be leaving Barcelona.

According to Fichajes, if the player doesn’t sign a contract extension with the team, the Blaugrana may allow him to leave next summer.

Fichajes adds that United is currently “leading the race” to recruit the Netherlands international, whose style of play fits with Erik ten Hag’s playing philosophy, after making multiple attempts to lure him to Old Trafford.

De Jong is valued at €60m (£50m) by Transfermarkt and signing the Dutchman would be a bold statement of intent from the club towards reinforcing their midfield, according to the report.

Midfield Maestro
Man Utd have endured yet another underwhelming start to the Premier League campaign. They have struggled in both domestic and European competition so far and their performances have also come under severe criticism.

Although the club already bought Manu Ugarte to reinforce their midfield, they still lack an orchestrator in the middle of the pitch to dictate the tempo and create chances.

This is a role where Frenkie de Jong thrives the most having excelled in a similar position with Barcelona, despite a myriad of injury problems.

De Jong’s technical and tactical prowess gives him the ability to improve Man United’s lacklustre midfield and could prove pivotal to enhance Erik ten Hag’s possession-based football.

The Dutchman excels with the ball at his feet, proving effective in both the build-up phase and the attacking third of the pitch.

His abilities are pivotal assets that could see Ten Hag replicate his trophy-laden spell at Ajax where De Jong orchestrated proceedings from the middle of the pitch