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De Jong quizzed on Man Utd transfer links
Bayern Munich have opted against joining the race for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong, according to reports. Manchester United are hellbent on landing the Netherlands international, with Erik ten Hag ready to wait. But a move to Old Trafford remains up in the air, despite the Red Devils agreeing a fee for the 25-year-old.
Manchester United are willing to pay an initial £63million to sign De Jong, with Erik ten Hag believing the midfielder can accelerate progress in his first season in charge.
However, a move to Old Trafford is proving to be complicated.
De Jong is reluctant to join a team who won’t have Champions League football to offer, with United finishing sixth amid a testing campaign under Ralf Rangnick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
That means they’ll be playing in the Europa League instead.
But one team De Jong won’t be joining is Bayern Munich, according to journalist Tobbi Altschaffl via Sport.
It’s claimed that the Bayern board think the Netherlands international is a very interesting player, one who could be a big hit at the Allianz Arena.
Man Utd transfer news: Frenkie de Jong is a wanted man with Bayern Munich also admirers (Image: GETTY)
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Man Utd transfer news: Bayern Munich think Frenkie de Jong would be too costly after landing De Ligt (Image: GETTY)
However, due to FIFA rules and regulations, this wouldn’t be allowed as United would essentially be paying a debt they’re not responsible for.
Whether they’re able to land De Jong remains to be seen.
But Gabriel Agbonlahor thinks the Netherlands international should turn down United and try and get a move to Chelsea instead.
“I’ve been talking about Manchester United not being as much of a pull for a while now and their fans don’t like it. They can’t handle the straight facts,” he said.
“De Jong, if he’s leaving Barcelona, he does not want to go to Manchester United. There are quotes that have come out that he would rather Bayern Munich, he would rather Chelsea.
“Because if I’m choosing a team in the Premier League and I’ve got the chance of Chelsea or Manchester United, I’m choosing Chelsea.
Man Utd transfer news: Erik ten Hag is eager to secure Frenkie de Jong reunion (Image: GETTY)
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“I’m in London, I’ve got Thomas Tuchel who’s won the Champions League recently, you’re playing Champions League football this season, you’ve got a better squad of players.
“Manchester United have got [Cristiano] Ronaldo who doesn’t want to be there, he’s not turned up for pre-season.
“You’ve got players that aren’t performing. You’ve lost top players like [Paul] Pogba.
“They’ve got problems and it’s going to take them a while to get a chance of winning the Premier League or the Champions League.
“Does De Jong want to go from Barcelona, who will be playing Champions League football, to Manchester United, who aren’t going to be?”
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