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Frenkie de Jong interested in Manchester United move to link up with Casemiro in midfield
Manchester United are ready to reignite their interest in Frenkie de Jong, with reports stating Erik ten Hag has earmarked the 25-year-old as a primary target for the summer transfer window.
De Jong looked set to join the Red Devils last summer after Manchester United had agreed financial terms with Barcelona However, the Dutchman decided to stay with the Catalan giants instead.
According to talk sport De Jong is also interested in the prospect of playing alongside Casemiro in United’s midfield line next season.
Champions League football is another important component for De Jong and the fact United are in contention for securing a place in the competition excites him.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag is hopeful Old Trafford’s ‘feel-good factor’ will influence De Jong’s decision after the 25-year-old experienced the atmosphere at United’s home ground last week in Barca’s 2-1 defeat.
Manchester United were unable to get a deal for De Jong over the line last summer, with the star not wanting to leave Barcelona after the clubs agreed a fee of £71million.
However, Barcelona are under renewed pressure to reduce their wage bill and could encourage the 25-year-old to join the Red Devils this summer to get him off their books.
