Manchester United’s interest in Barcelona’s star midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been a topic of speculation for some time. However, according to reliable reports from Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils have not initiated any discussions with Barcelona or the player this summer.Despite manager Erik ten Hag’s known admiration for De Jong, stemming from their successful time together at Ajax, no formal talks have taken place. While United has shown a consistent interest in De Jong, particularly given his significant impact at Barcelona, the financial obstacles are substantial. The Dutch midfielder earns a staggering £606,000 per week, making him the highest-paid player in La Liga, and his contract includes a €400 million release clause.
Although recent rumors suggested an approach by Manchester United, Romano has clarified that nothing is currently in motion regarding De Jong. The club’s focus appears to be elsewhere, as they explore other options to bolster their midfield.
One such alternative is Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte, who has emerged as a primary target for United. However, any move for Ugarte may depend on offloading a current player to free up space in the squad and the budget.
As of now, United fans will have to wait to see if the club makes any significant moves in the midfield before the transfer window closes. For De Jong, it seems that a reunion with ten Hag at Old Trafford is not on the cards this summer, though the dynamic nature of transfer dealings means anything could change.Frenkie de Jong’s potential move to Manchester United has indeed been a long-standing topic of speculation, especially given his strong connection with Erik ten Hag from their time at Ajax. However, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, no formal discussions have occurred this summer between Manchester United, Barcelona, or De Jong himself. Despite De Jong’s impressive performances at Barcelona, his substantial weekly wage of £606,000 and a hefty €400 million release clause make a transfer complex and financially challenging.
Currently, Manchester United seems to be exploring other midfield options, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte emerging as a significant target. However, any move for Ugarte might require the club to offload an existing player to balance the squad and manage the financial aspects.
For now, it appears that De Jong’s reunion with Ten Hag at Old Trafford won’t happen this summer, although the unpredictable nature of transfer windows means that circumstances could still evolve. Manchester United fans will need to keep an eye on further developments as the transfer window progresses.
