Frenkie de Jong

Erik ten Hag coached the 25-year-old at Ajax and feels the midfielder would be an important part of the rebuild he is undertaking at Old Trafford.

The Mancunian of Iraqi and Pakistani heritage made his debut in December’s Champions League match against Young Boys and has signed a deal until June 2025, with the option of a further year. Meanwhile, United teenager Zidane Iqbal has signed a new and improved deal at the club. United are understood to have made positive progress in talks with Barcelona and a deal of around 65million euros (£56million) plus add-ons has been lined up.

SAMI MOKBEL: Sportsmail understands an agreement between United and Barcelona is for the Holland star is '90 percent' complete with just the finer details ...

De Jong has played 140 times for Barcelona since joining from Ajax, scoring 13 times in his three seasons. United initially bid £60m for De Jong, but that offer was turned down as Barca did not want to make a loss on a player they had signed for £65m from Ajax in 2019. Manchester United's deal for £70m Frenkie de Jong is 90 per cent complete - with Barcelona receiving an initial £55m for Erik ten Hag's No 1 target

Manchester United are finally moving in the transfer market and after a protracted saga, it looks like the Old Trafford club are about to wrap up the ...

After many weeks of ifs, buts and maybes, United fans will be delighted to see their club make some moves in the market. Personal terms are not believed to have been agreed with the former Ajax star yet but that is thought to be a formality. De Jong and Malacia are both regulars for club and country and the sooner United wrap both deals up, the better off will Ten Hag be in his preparations.

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He is one of the few for whom a lot of money can be asked,” Koeman said on Spanish TV show Vaques Sagrades. Then again, this is Manchester United and spending big on the wrong players is their USP. The process must take many weeks, sometimes whole transfer windows, as you lurch from definitely staying to definitely accepting wads of cash. £100,000 a week? £10,000 a week? £1,000 a week?

Manchester United have reached a deal with Barcelona to sign Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to ESPN. An initial bid of €65 million will be paid ...

And this season, all eyes are on whether Robert Lewandowski will join with the striker expressing his desire to leave Bayern Munich, with Barca seeming like the desired destination. He figures to slide into the midfield alongside Brazilian Fred, sitting just behind Bruno Fernandes. His ability to play as a center midfielder getting up or down the field and as a more conservative defensive midfielder will give ten Hag some serious flexibility. De Jong is a versatile, technically-adept midfielder who offers plenty both on and off the ball, and his ability to keep the ball moving quickly in the middle should benefit United as they initiate attacks.

Frenkie de Jong is set to become Manchester United's first summer signing with the club also close to completing a deal for Feyenoord and Netherlands ...

Malacia, a talented left-back, has the same agent as De Jong and would bolster their defensive line with Alex Telles and Brandon Williams set to leave this summer. The French club looked to be in pole position last week when they tabled a third offer worth £12million - as well as a package of add-ons. United have been chasing De Jong since May and it now seems as though the deal will go through.

Frenkie De Jong and Tyrell Malacia are both targets for the new regime at Old Trafford.

The Mancunian of Iraqi and Pakistani heritage made his debut in December’s Champions League match against Young Boys and has signed a deal until June 2025, with the option of a further year. A switch to Ligue 1 side Lyon appeared to be on the cards for Malacia before United made their move for the left-back. There remain issues to iron out if De Jong is to move to the Premier League, but a deal of around €65 million (£56 million) plus add-ons has been lined up.

Manchester United could have a very different line-up next season as Erik ten Hag looks to bring in his own players including Tyrell Malacia and Frenkie de ...

But as it stands, the incoming duo currently being talked up will be a huge plus to United ahead of the new campaign and could make an immediate impact. The transfer has largely came out of nowhere but could be completed imminently. De Jong has been the top target after being pursued throughout the summer and earmarked as Ten Hag's main target.

The Red Devils have been heavily linked with the Feyenoord left-back, who has the same agent as fellow target Frenkie de Jong, over the last few weeks but were ...

He was rewarded for his good form with a debut Netherlands call-up in September and has since won a total of five senior international caps for his country. He is said to be keenly admired by United boss Erik ten Hag, who knows the Eredivisie well from his time at Ajax and has been credited with an interest in a number of the division's outstanding players this summer. However, there still appears to be hope for United, who have since barged in with a late attempt to snap him up from under the noses of Lyon at the eleventh hour, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Manchester United are edging closer to an agreement with Barcelona over the ...

For his second appearance, the Dutchman sported 23. It had previously been worn by Carles Alena, but his fringe status in the squad meant a switch was not an issue. He hasn't looked back since, admitting it is his preferred number of choice.

Man Utd look to be edging closer to finalising a deal after long negotiations.

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The protracted transfer saga looks as though it could finally be coming to an end.

Barcelona are still holding out for an overall fee of around €75million, with United sources saying the deal is still not concluded, with "significant complexity to work through". Nevertheless, the long process of bringing De Jong to Old Trafford looks to finally be approaching its end. - Erik ten Hag selected 28 Manchester United players in first training squad

Manchester United have reportedly agreed deals to sign Frenkie de Jong and Tyrell Malacia, while details of the former's big-money move to Old Trafford have ...

Read the story in full HERE. Since making the transfer to the Camp Nou, De Jong has enjoyed some excellent moments but has been eclipsed by rising stars like Pedri and Gavi. Read the story in full HERE.

Frenkie de Jong is set to become Manchester United's first summer signing with the club also close to completing a deal for Feyenoord and Netherlands ...

Malacia, a talented left-back, has the same agent as De Jong and would bolster their defensive line with Alex Telles and Brandon Williams set to leave this summer. The French club looked to be in pole position last week when they tabled a third offer worth £12million - as well as a package of add-ons. United have been chasing De Jong since May and it now seems as though the deal will go through.

Manchester United are closing in on making their first two signings of the summer transfer window and here is a look at how those deals will affect the ...

It will mean one of three things for United in their pursuit of a new versatile forward this summer. The Red Devils have agreed an initial fee of £5 6 million with Barcelona for De Jong as United boss Erik ten Hag closes in on a reunion with his former Ajax midfielder. The initial fees United are set to pay for them would total £69m, which would leave Ten Hag’s side with £51m left in their £120million budget for the rest of the transfer window.

Manchester United have agreed deals to sign Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong and Feyenoord's Tyrell Malacia, but they still have other needs which must be ...

De Jong is a deep-lying midfielder with a real eye for a pass. At 25, and with vast amounts of top-level experience already under his belt at Ajax and Barca, United will be confident that De Jong will not follow the pathway of those signed for similarly high fees in their recent history. The hope is that De Jong will become the centrepiece of the new-look, Dutch-influenced United side. But it must not come at the expense of further midfield additions. De Jong is undoubtedly the most exciting and important arrival of the two. Currently, Ten Hag will be able to call upon Fred, Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek, or youngsters James Garner and Hannibal Mejbri, as possible partners for De Jong next season.

Barcelona and Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement over an initial €65 million deal for Frenkie de Jong.

But according to widespread reports, Manchester United will likely see through the €65 million deal this week. Frenkie de Jong became the priority target for Manchester United as soon as it became clear that Barcelona could sell him in the summer transfer window. According to a report by ESPN, Barcelona and Manchester United have made a breakthrough in their talks over a possible move for Frenkie de Jong in the summer transfer window.

Ten Hag favours reinforcements affiliated with Ajax or Dutch football and United have not vetoed any of his suggested targets. Club sources claim all players of ...

United travel to Bangkok on July 8 and Ten Hag is determined to have new signings on board to integrate into the squad. Malacia is set to provide competition for Luke Shaw. Sources say United agreed the fee with Feyenoord on Tuesday afternoon.

Manchester United are closing in on making their first two signings of the summer transfer window and here is a look at how those deals will affect the ...

It will mean one of three things for United in their pursuit of a new versatile forward this summer. The Red Devils have agreed an initial fee of £5 6 million with Barcelona for De Jong as United boss Erik ten Hag closes in on a reunion with his former Ajax midfielder. The initial fees United are set to pay for them would total £69m, which would leave Ten Hag’s side with £51m left in their £120million budget for the rest of the transfer window.

Talks between Manchester United and Barcelona over Frenkie de Jong are progressing positively on a transfer worth around €65 million guaranteed with further ...

Commanders, Terry McLaurin agree to 3-year, $71 million extension: Source It is understood those add-ons, if met, could take the deal to Barcelona’s asking price of around €80 million. Commanders, Terry McLaurin agree to 3-year, $71 million extension: Source

Man Utd are getting closer to agreeing a deal to bring Frenkie de Jong to the club as Erik ten Hag's first summer signing.

"He's not a goalscorer," Ten Hag said of De Jong on Dutch TV two years ago, after Barcelona experimented with his old charge as a No.10. "He's the player who supplies... And if you don’t give him the freedom to go forward, you won’t get the best out of his game." "His quality is that he ensures that the ball gets into the final third," Ten Hag admitted three years ago. "Can you put him at six as the only link? "He is an adventurer, always on the move. Real-world transfers include far more red tape and complex financial implications than meet the eye.

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Frenkie De Jong with the Dutchman set to earn a hefty salary at Old Trafford which puts him among the ...

Ten Hag will also need to get Sancho and Varane, who earn nearly £700,000-a-week between them, back to their best if United are to challenge once more. It left the Dutchman's role under threat and Barcelona need to bring in funds to balance the books. Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic have both left, leaving the squad light in the middle of the park.

Dutch pair Frenkie De Jong and Tyrell Malacia are both targets for the new regime at Old Trafford.

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De Jong has emerged as Man United's top transfer target this summer, following the appointment of Erik ten Hag as manager. The Dutchman coached the midfielder ...

As per the update, the Premier League giants will be paying Barcelona a transfer fee of €65 million plus add-ons. The deal is expected to be made official after the midfielder completes his medical. De Jong has emerged as Man United’s top transfer target this summer, following the appointment of Erik ten Hag as manager.

Frenkie de Jong does not want to join Manchester United and is refusing to leave Barcelona, according to a new report. Spanish outlet Sport has dropped a ...

“In addition, the former Ajax player’s salary skyrockets from his fourth year. In addition they were credited with an interest in FC Porto star Vitinha, who looked to be PSG bound. “The situation has become tense.

MANCHESTER UNITED are set to back Erik ten Hag with transfer deals for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrell Malacia.

Agreements with Barcelona and Feyenoord have been reached for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrell Malacia, while interest in the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Antony remains. “We spent a billion pounds on players. “We’ve blown through an enormous amount of money. So Express Sport will now take a look at how Erik ten Hag’s team could look next season if all five players arrive. Behind Eriksen, United would then deploy De Jong - with the Netherlands international likely to join from Barcelona by the end of the week. And Eriksen could then slot in at No 10, with the Denmark international set to make a final decision on a move to Old Trafford imminently.

Package for Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia is around an initial £13m with a further £1.7m in add-ons; Erik ten Hag has heavily scouted the 22-year-old, ...

You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News. I can see why there's interest from United as such a dynamic player can change the way you attack." Valuations are likely to be high coupled with Ajax's reluctance to sell. Agreeing personal terms with the 22-year-old should not be a problem. You see lots of flashy recovery tackles which look great but also worries me, when a defender has to go back. The same agency also represents Donny van de Beek and Victor Lindelof.

FRENKIE DE JONG is a top Manchester United transfer target amid uncertainty over his Barcelona future.

Midfield is definitely a signing that we need and De Jong, I think, would fit the bill very nicely.” United are said to be the only team showing ‘real interest’ in De Jong, despite links to Manchester City and Bayern Munich arising in the past. “Whether they were getting to the end, a bit older, but there’s been quite a lot gone. De Jong ‘even doubts his agent’, Ali Dursan, for trying to get him to join United this summer. De Jong could still end up moving to United, who have promised to make him one of their best-paid players. However, at the 11th hour, Catalan newspaper Sport claim De Jong has told both United and Barcelona that he doesn’t intend to jump ship.

Manchester United and Barcelona have agreed a fee for the transfer of Frenkie De Jong but the player himself is refusing to leave the Nou Camp, putting the ...

The manager wants him (De Jong) and they have actually done the work on looking at him... De Jong recently said on the speculation: "I will not go into that [the links to United]. Not even about other names or clubs. Club chief Richard Arnold was recently filmed speaking about the transfer, underlining the club's determination to bring in the Dutchman. He said: "Money is not a consideration on who we want. United are in need of new recruits as Ten Hag awaits the first signing of his tenure. That sum is not that difficult, it is logical. De Jong moved to Spain from Ajax, where he worked with Ten Hag, three years ago and has often declared it his dream move.

The Dutchman is a top summer transfer target for the Red Devils, who are now managed by his former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag. On Tuesday afternoon, reports from ...

Sources said to ESPN that there were still "significant hurdles" to be navigated in getting a deal over the line. It is said that the situation has become "tense" with De Jong unappreciative of the manner in which everyone is pushing him to flee his current employers. And according to SPORT on Wednesday, De Jong - who has stated his desire to stay at the club in public and in private - is dragging his heels and refusing to leave Barca.

Manchester United and Barcelona have agreed a fee for the transfer of Frenkie De Jong but the player himself is refusing to leave the Nou Camp, ...

The manager wants him (De Jong) and they have actually done the work on looking at him... De Jong recently said on the speculation: "I will not go into that [the links to United]. Not even about other names or clubs. Club chief Richard Arnold was recently filmed speaking about the transfer, underlining the club's determination to bring in the Dutchman. He said: "Money is not a consideration on who we want. United are in need of new recruits as Ten Hag awaits the first signing of his tenure. That sum is not that difficult, it is logical. De Jong moved to Spain from Ajax, where he worked with Ten Hag, three years ago and has often declared it his dream move.

After weeks of haggling, a deal had apparently been struck with Barcelona, who were willing to cash in on the former Ajax midfielder to help ease the club's ...

- Frenkie de Jong delivers blow to Man United transfer hopes United agree deals to sign Frenkie de Jong and Tyrell Malacia#mufc https://t.co/f5u9SGoxAZ Frenkie de Jong 'determined to stay' at Barcelona, despite Man United agreement

Manchester United's hopes of signing Frenkie de Jong have suffered what appears to be a knockout blow amid strong claims in Spain that the move is off.

In addition, Sport claims the talks will come to an abrupt halt if De Jong does not change his mind. Under the headline ‘Frenkie de Jong refuses to leave Barcelona’, they report he has informed Xavi he will reject United’s approach. Now, Spanish publication Sport has made the massive claims that the deal may now be off. The LaLiga giants have been unwavering in their asking price for the player, refusing to offer a discount on their £64.8m (€75m) valuation. United boss Erik ten Hag has made the capture of his compatriot his No 1 priority this summer. United have tried to offer a smaller amount up front, with the rest made up in incentives.

Manchester United appeared to have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong after reaching an agreement with Barcelona, however, the Dutch ...

Barcelona themselves could also do with the transfer going through as they desperately seek to raise funds. The former Ajax star is also understood to have grown frustrated with his agent, Ali Dursun, who remains intent on pushing through a deal. The 25-year-old had been expected to pen a five-year deal worth a whopping £250,000-a-week as the cash-strapped Catalan club sought to offload one of their most expensive assets.

Frenkie de Jong is wanted by Manchester United, and the Premier League are close to an agreement with Barcelona, but the midfielder is still refusing to go.

The club are on the verge of making their first move of the summer, with Feyenoord left back Tyrell Malacia looking like the first player to join Ten Hag's team. Ali Dursun's 'insistence' on the 25-year-old moving to Old Trafford has not gone down well with the agent's client, and De Jong doesn't like anyone pushing him out of the door. Manchester United's pursuit of Frenkie de Jong might not be as close as expected, with the midfielder reportedly still refusing to leave Barcelona.