If Erik ten Hag gets his way, he could be followed to Manchester United by one of the stars who helped bring him success at Ajax.
12.05.2022 - 18:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United are mulling over the prospect of launching a big-money move to bring Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford this summer.
The Manchester Evening News understands that United are weighing up a potential £75million move for the Netherlands international as incoming manager Erik ten Hag prepares to make his mark. The duo worked together at Ajax and know each other inside out.
United are in desperate need of some new additions to their squad, particularly in midfield. Their current crop of midfielders have been criticised throughout the campaign and the importance of adding a new defensive-minded midfielder to the squad cannot be emphasised enough.
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United are understood to be working on a deal to bring Leeds United and England ace Kalvin Phillips to Old Trafford. West Ham United star Declan Rice also continues to be linked with a move to Manchester, but West Ham's demands are likely to put United or any other suitor off.
In De Jong, though, United, should they sign him, would be securing a midfielder who is not renowned solely for his defensive contributions. He is a box-to-box midfielder that likes to get on the ball, pick a pass and create opportunities for his teammates.
It is why the Dutchman, earlier this year, addressed his preferred position. He said he believes that he is at his very best when he can often get on the ball and make things happen.
He told The Guardian : "I don't necessarily have one position where I really want to play, but I think I'm at my best if I'm in a role where I can often touch the ball."
Therefore, it is hard to predict how he could slot in and prove his worth at Old Trafford, even
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