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Man Utd issue De Jong ultimatum
Manchester United remain keen on a deal for Frenkie de Jong. However, reports in Catalonia have claimed the Barcelona star has no drive to leave the Nou Camp for Old Trafford. So, with that being the case, Express Sport will now take a look at four ways the Red Devils can get the 25-year-old to change his mind.
While De Jong hasn’t been a Barcelona flop, he’s yet to realise his potential over in La Liga.
The Netherlands international has often blown hot and cold, struggling for consistency under Xavi, Ronald Koeman, Quique Setien and Ernesto Valverde over the years.
The best football De Jong has played during his career was under Erik ten Hag at Ajax.
So the Red Devils would be wise to stress just how special he can become if he’s reunited with his old boss.
Ten Hag helped develop De Jong into the household name he is today and their bond in Amsterdam was strong as Ajax re-established themselves as the biggest club in the Netherlands.
Man Utd remain keen on landing Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong (Image: GETTY)
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They may even lose another in Cristiano Ronaldo, with the Portugal international eager to depart for a team playing in the Champions League.
But if United can get some exciting names in the door, it could see De Jong’s current stance change.
They’re hopeful of landing Antony, who would be a thrilling addition, while Christian Eriksen could be transformative too.
United are keen to avoid signing Galacticos these days but one or two may be necessary in order to show De Jong they’re serious about winning trophies.