After Erik Ten Hag acknowledged that he “needs” the “incredible” La Liga sensation at Old Trafford, Manchester United are currently in the lead in the race to sign him.

After Erik Ten Hag acknowledged that he “needs”

the “incredible” La Liga sensation at Old Trafford, Manchester United are currently in the lead in the race to sign him. Manchester United is purportedly the frontrunner in the pursuit of Barcelona’s Frenkie De Jong, should the former Ajax player depart the Nou Camp during the summer transfer window. Manchester United has maintained an extensive interest in Frenkie De Jong, with Erik ten Hag, the Red Devils’ manager, being a tremendous admirer of the Dutch midfielder. In 2022, Manchester United had previously reached an agreement with Barcelona regarding the transfer fee for De Jong; however, the player ultimately elected to remain in La Liga. Erik ten Hag has previously acknowledged that he would have complemented Casemiro in the Manchester United midfield and that he “needs” De Jong to play Ajax football at Old Trafford.

If the Barcelona star decides to depart in the summer, Manchester United are reportedly prepared to reignite their long-standing interest in the “incredible” midfielder. Manchester United is one of the top clubs in the competition to recruit the Dutch star, according to Fijchaes. According to the report, “Frenkie de Jong, a critical Barcelona midfielder, may be spending his final months at the Catalan club.” At the age of 27, “The Dutch player has already piqued the interest of numerous clubs, particularly Manchester United, which has closely monitored his progress in recent years.” In order to prevent his free departure a year later, the Catalan club may be compelled to transfer him in the summer of 2025 if he fails to renew his contract. “Manchester United, who have previously attempted to acquire De Jong’s services, appear to be the primary contenders for his services.”