Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong is Manchester United’s top transfer target. But reports claim the 25-year-old is being advised against a move to Old Trafford by ‘people around him’. That’s due to the fact Erik ten Hag can’t offer the midfielder Champions League football after the club finished sixth in the Premier League table thanks to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick last term.
Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong is a top Man Utd transfer target (Image: GETTY)
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Xavi would supposedly be ‘delighted’ if De Jong continues, even though the 25-year-old has often struggled for consistency during his spell in Catalonia.
However, the Spaniard is aware that Barcelona’s need to balance their finances could end up counting against them.
Barcelona are hoping to register Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie, who are poised to join from Chelsea and AC Milan respectively.
And it’s claimed they’re also looking to make three other signings, too.
Jules Kounde is on their radar, though they face a fight with Chelsea when it comes to securing the signature of the France international.
Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong is being told to turn down Man Utd due to their lack of CL football (Image: GETTY)
Barcelona are also aiming to land Bernardo Silva from Manchester City, especially if De Jong goes.
And Robert Lewandowski is their priority target, with the Poland international determined to leave Bayern Munich for a new challenge elsewhere.
Regarding De Jong, meanwhile, former United star Luke Chadwick thinks he’d be a great signing for Ten Hag’s project.
“I definitely think the club should go for someone like De Jong. United need new options in the middle of the pitch, and he’s a hugely gifted player,” Chadwick told CaughtOffside.
“We’re not privy to his situation or everything that’s being said behind closed doors, but it does seem like every Ajax player past and present is being linked with United since Ten Hag got the job.
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Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has played under Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag before (Image: GETTY)
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“I’m sure those Dutch players in that incredible team that Ten Hag built at Ajax would relish the opportunity to work with him again.
“I’m sure someone like De Jong would at least want the opportunity to speak to the club.
“He fits the profile, he’s a completely different character to Pogba in terms of how he conducts himself off the pitch.
“In my eyes, looking at the player, but not knowing the entire situation, admittedly, I think United should go for him.
“I think he should be considered because of what he did at Ajax under Ten Hag previously.”