Manchester United are reportedly determined to sign Frenkie De Jong in this transfer window. However, they are still struggling to agree on personal terms with the player.
The Red Devils have already agreed on a fee with Barcelona. However, the midfielder does not want to leave Barca till his deferred wages are paid.
MANCHESTER UNITED AND FRENKIE DE JONG TRANSFER SAGA FULL STORY
Manchester United are reportedly going to make a final push to sign Frenkie De Jong in the last days of the transfer window. The Red Devils have agreed on a fee with Barcelona for many weeks. However, they have failed to persuade the midfielder to agree on personal terms. Many reports also suggest that the midfielder has no interest in moving to England.
While many reports do claim that United still have a chance to sign the midfielder. However, the reports do suggest that Barcelona will have to pay his deferred wages to facilitate his exit. The deferred wages amount is reportedly 17 million. It also adds that the Catalan giants have no interest in paying the deferred wages and they are also ready to approach the court on the matter.
THE RED DEVILS STILL HOPE TO SIGN THE MIDFIELDER BY THE END OF THE WINDOW
According to Telegraaf, the Premier League side have not given up on the signing of the Dutch midfielder. The report also states that Manchester United are determined to sign De Jong and partner him in the midfield with Casemiro. The 20-time-Champions have already agreed a deal to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid. Erik Ten Hag is also determined to bring Frenkie De Jong to Old Trafford.
Barcelona also are desperate to sell him. Many reports suggest that his sale will allow the club to register the new signing Jules Kounde. They are also looking to make a couple of signings this window. Hence, Barcelona hopes to sell the Dutch midfielder. The midfielder made 46 appearances last season. He scored four goals and provided five assists in the process.
Manchester United also are hoping to sign Antony. Ajax are currently reluctant to sell the winger. However, the winger wants to leave for the Red Devils. They also want to sign a backup goalkeeper and a right-back. Whereas, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be linked with an exit over the last couple of months.
Follow us on Twitter to get regular football updates.
For more sports updates, make sure to follow us on:
