More infoErik ten Hag is reportedly 'pushing and pushing' for Manchester United 's board to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong this summer. The former Ajax boss joined United in the off-season following the expiry of interim boss Ralf Rangnick's contract at Old Trafford. Romano states that Barcelona received a verbal proposal from United last week in what was a bid to take the Dutchman to Manchester. Romano states that Barcelona would require £73m for United to take De Jong off their hands. But with Ten Hag wanting to get off to a good start as United boss, he is pushing the board to complete a deal for the player he coached back in Amsterdam.

Source: Express June 19, 2022 04:02 UTC