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De Jong quizzed on Man Utd transfer links
One name in the frame to join Manchester United if Frenkie de Jong doesn’t come is Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves. The Portugal international has been a consistent performer in the Premier League in recent years. And Bruno Fernandes, it has previously been claimed, would welcome his compatriot at Old Trafford with open arms.
Manchester United continue to believe they can land De Jong this summer.
They’ve agreed a £63million fee with Barcelona for the 25-year-old and are willing to pay him a huge salary in order to ensure he makes the move to the Premier League.
But, still, the deal is in limbo.
De Jong has made it clear, publicly at least, that he wants to stay at Barcelona.
And with United aware of the new season creeping closer by the day, it’s feasible they will move on to alternatives.
Earlier in the week, it was reported that Neves was one player on their radar - having long been of interest to the Red Devils.
Man Utd continue to have Frenkie de Jong as their top transfer priority (Image: GETTY)
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United probed signing the Portugal international last year, only for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to end up prioritising the Hollywood homecoming of Cristiano Ronaldo instead.
And, last year, journalist Dean Jones told The Football Terrace that Fernandes would be in favour of his compatriot joining - and that the club were aware of that.
“Bruno Fernandes is obviously very keen for Neves to join and the club are aware of that,” he said at the time.
Ultimately, in 2021, Fernandes didn’t get his wish.
But things could be different this time around, especially with United struggling to get their pursuit of De Jong over the line.
Man Utd could also move for Youri Tielemans as Frenkie de Jong alternative (Image: GETTY)
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“He’s a quality player,” Phillips told Football Insider.
“He’s one of those players that always wants to get on the ball. For me, I think he’s an upgrade on McTominay and Fred.
“He’s got better distribution, he’s better on the ball – he’s absolute quality. He can score goals as well.
“I remember sitting on the bench at Molineux when Derby played Wolves, he scored that volley – incredible.
“He has developed into a top-class Premier League player. From a Wolves point of view, it’ll be gutting. He will have no problems getting into that Man United midfield – he’s fantastic.”
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