Posted: 09:24, 12 June 2022 | Updated: 09:41, 12 June 2022
Manchester United manager Eric Ten Hague has reportedly convinced Frankie de Jong that his future lies at Old Trafford. The 25-year-old emerged as a priority target for the Red Devils in the summer with the club looking for a new central midfielder after the departure of Paul Pogba as a free agent. However, it is initially believed that De Jong was reluctant to move to Manchester, citing United’s lack of Champions League football. Erik ten Hag (left) allegedly persuaded Frenkie de Jong (right) to go to Man United However, Ten Hague passed his first test as United manager after he managed to change his mind and convinced him that he could make the most of his potential at Old Trafford, according to the Mirror. When United first announced their interest, De Jong is said to have been reluctant to accept the Catalan side. The lack of Champions League football from United, after winning the sixth place last season, is believed to have been a deterrent for De Jong. Meanwhile, he was also said to be reluctant to leave the Nou Camp after three seasons and wanted to stay and prove himself after arriving at εκατο 65m. The Dutchman reportedly wanted to stay and prove himself after three seasons at Barcelona But United have targeted De Jong as the No. 1 transfer target of the summer, with Ten Hague saying he wants to build his side around him. The coach reportedly explained that he planned to bring the glory days back to Old Trafford and told De Jong that he could be part of United’s return. De Jong played under Ten Haag when Ajax reached the 2019 Champions League semi-finals before moving to Barcelona. Ten Haag is said to have reminded his former star of their joint success, having won a Dutch league and cup double in Ajax in 2019. Ten Haag is said to have reminded his former star of their joint success while at Ajax The Red Devils may have asked De Jong to move, but they still have to persuade Barcelona to let him go for a decent fee. The 60 60million bid for United has reportedly been turned down by Barcelona, who told the Premier League side they would need to break the 89 89million club’s record paid for Paul Pogba in 2016 to secure a transfer. of De Jong. However, Barça are believed to want around 65 65m for the Dutchman and that fee could seal the deal. The Catalan giants have to sell this summer to stabilize their precarious finances and last month it was reported that the club would put nine players up for sale. The Catalan giants are expected to sell this summer to finance the reconstruction of manager Xavi Xavi will try to rebuild his team after a disappointing season and it was clear that they need to bring reinforcements to challenge Real Madrid for the LaLiga title and play in the Champions League again. The option to sell De Jong is said to be the most attractive for Barcelona, as it will bring in multimillion-pound funds for the club. The Dutch international is reportedly planning to take a break after the Netherlands with Wales in its match in the Nations League on Tuesday. He is said to have advised him not to speak publicly about his proposed move until both United and Barcelona agree on a fee.
