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De Jong quizzed on Man Utd transfer links in June
Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has been left angry when substituted by Xavi this season, according to reports. It’s emerged on Friday that Manchester United haven’t given up hope of landing the Netherlands international, despite missing out on him back in the summer transfer window. And this new development gives the Red Devils fresh optimism when it comes to completing a deal for the 25-year-old further down the line.
Man Utd transfer news: Frenkie de Jong is angry with his lack of Barcelona game time (Image: GETTY)
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Last year, De Jong was ‘angry’ because Xavi regularly hooked him in the second half of games - and it seems like the trend has continued this term.
Since the beginning of the season he’s completed the full 90 minutes just twice - against Viktoria Plzen and Cadiz.
De Jong has been hooked in fixtures against Real Sociedad and Manchester City.
And he’s been a substitute in games with Rayo Vallecano, Real Valladolid, Sevilla, Bayern Munich and Elche.
With De Jong far from happy with his lack of action over at the Nou Camp, that gives United renewed hope when it comes to securing his signature in the future.
Man Utd transfer news: Frenkie de Jong wants Xavi to play him more at Barcelona (Image: GETTY)
But the England international was convinced to join Borussia Dortmund instead, with the Bundesliga giants promising him regular action at the Westfalenstadion.
Regarding De Jong, meanwhile, former United star Jaap Stam thinks it will have been disappointing for his old side to miss out on the Barcelona star.
Speaking recently to the Manchester Evening News, he said: "It probably was a big disappointment because Frenkie is a world-class player.
"He[Ten Hag] needs to fill in that position with different players. Up until now, he’s doing it well.
“[Scott] McTominay is growing, [Christian] Eriksen is doing really well and Bruno [Fernandes] is playing better. Casemiro has come in, so he can make that choice.
Man Utd transfer news: Erik ten Hag was eager to secure Frenkie de Jong reunion (Image: GETTY)
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"That’s really important for the coach. If you want to play a certain way, you have to have players in there who can adapt to the system.
“It was a disappointment, but they need to move on. You need to work, you can’t dwell on what happened.
"It depends on the players [January move for De Jong] he’s got there now and how they’re performing. They’re learning and making progress with how he wants them to play.
“I think this player, Frenkie, with the ability that he has, is always interesting."
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