Manchester United look to be finally making strides in the transfer market after seemingly dragging their feet on new signings compared to their Premier League rivals.
19.06.2022 - 17:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
While Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have wasted no time in splashing the cash in this summer's transfer window so far, all has been calm at Old Trafford.
Manchester United, despite being in desperate need of new additions this summer, are yet to complete their first signing of the summer, meaning the frustrations of some supporters are beginning to mount. We are only a little over a week into the window, but the level activity at some of United's rivals has meant that the club is under increasing pressure to get their first summer recruit through the door.
United manager Erik ten Hag, who will face Brighton & Hove Albion in his first competitive game in charge in exactly seven weeks' time, is desperate to add to his squad and bolster several areas. Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is his top target, but the Reds' pursuit of the Dutchman risks dragging on and on, with the two clubs yet to reach an agreement over a transfer fee.
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But although De Jong remains the club's leading priority at this moment in time, they are also being linked with several other potential additions, including Ajax winger Antony and highly rated Villarreal ace Pau Torres.
Frenkie de Jong - 1/4
The most obvious one of them all. United are, unsurprisingly, the firm favourites to sign De Jong from Barcelona this summer, with the bookmakers currently offering odds as short as 1/4 on a deal being completed.
The 25-year-old is a player that Ten Hag is desperate to add to his armoury and fits the style of play that the former Ajax boss wants to instil at Old Trafford. Should a deal come to fruition, he would be United's standout signing of the
Manchester United look to be finally making strides in the transfer market after seemingly dragging their feet on new signings compared to their Premier League rivals.
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