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Erik ten Hag is reportedly 'convinced' he will be able to persuade Frenkie de Jong to join him at Manchester United.
The Netherlands international is Ten Hag's number one target this summer. The new boss wishes to rekindle their Ajax relationship with United in dire need of midfielders.
De Jong is reportedly not keen on a move to Old Trafford given the absence of Champions League football, but United are nevertheless pressing ahead with their interest amid Barcelona’s wretched financial situation.
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That’s according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, who also report that Ten Hag is ‘convinced of being able to convince’ his former player to reunite with him. They add that he wishes to make De Jong a key cog in his rebuild although Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Bayern Munich are also watching closely.
Barcelona chiefs are reportedly split over whether they should sell De Jong, but a deal may be done soon if they ultimately decide to show him the door. Meanwhile, United are set to battle City for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Matheus Nunes, according to Correio da Manha.
They report that the Portuguese giants are willing to let their player go for around £43m. City currently lead the race for the 23-year-old but United’s good relationship with Sporting, after their dealings with Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, may tip the scales.
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