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Manchester United’s long-term goal Frenkie de Jong is on the radar of one in every of their best rivals.
Advanced story with De Jong
United have been closely linked with the Dutch midfielder in the summertime of 2022 and even agreed a price with FC Barcelona for the participant.
Nonetheless, he by no means gave the inexperienced gentle to a transfer and no switch got here to cross.
While Erik ten Hag was supervisor of the membership, United have been regularly linked to a transfer for the FC Barcelona participant however he was all the time insistent on staying on the Camp Nou.
Curiosity from Arsenal
In keeping with Spanish outlet Fichajes, Man United followers may even see De Jong within the Premier League quickly however not within the purple of United.
The location stories that “Arsenal has Frenkie de Jong’s title marked in purple forward of the upcoming summer time switch window, when his present contract with FC Barcelona expires.”
It’s claimed that, “Mikel Arteta is an enormous admirer of the 28-year-old Dutch midfielder’s enjoying type. He’s coming off an ideal season underneath Hansi Flick and can be an excellent addition to the Gunners.”
The Spanish supervisor reportedly sees De Jong as the proper match alongside present midfield choices Declan Rice, Martín Zubimendi and Martin Odegaard.
Advanced renewal
It’s said that “Frenkie de Jong’s contract scenario is producing pleasure in London” as his present deal runs out subsequent summer time and there’s no assure that an settlement can be discovered with the Catalans.
Barcelona have each intention to increase the participant’s deal however they would wish to take action with him agreeing to a major pay lower.
Complicating points additional, De Jong can be within the technique of parting methods together with his present agent Ali Dursun.
Sources near Arsenal have confirmed that the membership will watch contract negotiations with curiosity over the approaching months and can be keen to strike given the chance to take action.
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