Premier League giants Manchester United are reportedly ready to pay €115 million to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona.
According to a report by The Times, as relayed by Fichajes, Frenkie de Jong has become one of the top targets again for Manchester United. The Red Devils are ready to cough up around €115 million to secure the services of the Barcelona midfielder.
Frenkie de Jong has endured a rollercoaster ride since joining Barcelona from Ajax over three years ago. The Dutch midfielder has arguably been one of the most consistent performers in a difficult period for the Blaugrana. But Barcelona still looked to offload him in the summer transfer window to balance the books.
Barcelona’s efforts did not come to fruition, and de Jong has gradually become a regular starter for them. The 25-year-old has made 17 appearances thus far this season, chipping in with two goals and one assist. But one thing that remains a constant is Manchester United hotly pursuing the player over a possible move.
Manchester United wasted several months in the summer transfer window pursuing de Jong, but a move never materialised. But the interest in the Barcelona midfielder has not ended despite the snub in the summer. And Erik ten Hag still wants to build his team around de Jong in the coming years.
Manchester United bolstered the midfield unit by signing Casemiro and Christian Eriksen in the summer transfer window. But Fred faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford, while Scott McTominay has become a backup option. So the Barcelona midfielder remains a viable target for Manchester United.
Recent reports have claimed that Manchester United will look to sign de Jong in January. And as per the report, the Red Devils are ready to offer €115 million to secure his services. That sum is higher than the price they were willing to pay in the summer and might tempt Barcelona.
The Catalan giants are still not out of the woods on the financial front. So an offer worth €115 million from Manchester United might be attractive. But de Jong reportedly remains adamant about staying put at Camp Nou. So a big-money move might not see the light of day.
