Manchester United fans believe the club should sign Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves if they fail to acquire Barcelona sensation Frenkie de Jong this summer.
According to MEN Sport, United are plotting a £75 million move for the midfielder and have contacted the Blaugrana to enquire about his availability. The Red Devils' new boss Erik ten Hag is reportedly keen to reunite with the 25-year-old.
Frenkie de Jong rose to prominence at Ajax under Ten Hag. He caught the attention of a Europe's top clubs as he led the Dutch giants to the UEFA Champions League semifinals in the 2018-19 campaign. De Jong earned himself a £64 million move to Barcelona in the summer of 2019.
The 25-year-old has been a crucial member of Xavi's starting lineup this season. He has helped them climb to second place in the La Liga table. Barcelona's dire financial situation could, however, force them to sell some of their prized assets this summer. The emergence of Pedri and Gavi could lead to the Spanish club being open to the prospect of cashing in on De Jong this summer.
Manchester United's failure to qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League and De Jong's apparent desire to stay in Spain could hinder the English club's chances of signing the Dutchman, though. United are also likely to face stiff competition from a host of Europe's top clubs for De Jong's signature.
The Red Devils are expected to sign a top-quality midfielder this summer as they would need replacements for Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic, who are set to leave this summer. The club are, therefore, likely to switch their attention to other options if they fail to sign De Jong.
United's supporters believe the club should keep Ruben Neves as an alternative if they fail to sign De Jong. When MEN Sport asked fans, " Which midfielder should Manchester United try to sign if they fail in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong?", Neves was the winner, receiving 46% of 5819 votes.
The Portuguese midfielder has made 140 appearances and scored 15 goals for Wolves in the Premier League. His composure on the ball, passing, creativity tenacity are exactly what United are missing in their midfield. Neves is expected to make a move to one of Europe's top clubs shortly.
Manchester United could offer Marcus Rashford and Alex Telles to Barcelona in exchange for Frenkie de Jong
According to The Guardian, Erik ten Hag is keen to rebuild Manchester United's midfield this summer. The Dutchman believes the acquisition of Frenkie de Jong would be the ideal start to his reign at Old Trafford.
As per Fichajes, the Red Devils are willing to offer Marcus Rashford and Alex Telles to Barcelona as part of a player swap deal in exchange for Frenkie de Jong. The Blaugrana could be in the market for a winger this summer, as Ousmane Dembele's contract expires at the end of the season. The club also lacks adequate cover and competition for their veteran left-back Jordi Alba.
Marcus Rashford, meanwhile, has endured a dismal season. He has scored just five goals in 32 appearances across competitions and could seek a move away from Old Trafford to resurrect his career. The possibility of joining Barcelona, who are seemingly on the rise under Xavi, could be an enticing proposition.
Zingzong
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Sale Ferran Torres useless 60milion
Zingzong
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Barca fans love Frenkie De Jong
SAH7
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then what about van de beek? imo he's better than de Jong and will flourish under Ten Hag
neoadklnrz
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United should sign Africa players because they play for the badge. We have great defensive midfielder who are Africans playing international with great stats. Yves, Sangara from PSV in Holland, Franck Kesse, etc
tukcdiku
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neves is way better
micarger
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Dejong is not worth 75m
whether he comes or not let's wait and see but not for that money.it will stupid of Utd to pay that for someone who even has improved an inch from ajax
cewdmprsuz
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If United can pay 80 million for Maguire they should be paying 150 million for De jong
cewdmprsuz
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Dejong is not worth 75m
Then don't buy him lol
zoobiklnoz
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Lol
AriyanSamad
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Dejong is not worth 75m
lol
AriyanSamad
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two deadwoods for one Supreme nope i guess
fimacilnoz
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Neves for 60m would be better than De Jong,With de jong there is an uncertainty about his adaptation to England,English and ofcourse the League...but in the case of Neves,there is no such uncertainities...plus United's 2 of the most influential players are Bruno and rono,so it would be a problem for Neves to settles at United...in addition to that,De jong doesn't really wish to leave Barcelona...so his morale wouldn't be that great..so Neves would be much better
I agree with what your saying. But there’s a player named yves bisouma at Brighton. He’s a rele good player. I’m surprised he hasn’t earned a move to a big team yet. He would be a very shrewd signing for united. But I don’t think there would be any move happening at united.
Limdiprt
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nevez ruben is more better in that place
youtubebarcafamilytv
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what are we going to do with rashford and telles. two flops 🤣🤣🤣
Game_analyser
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Neves for 60m would be better than De Jong,With de jong there is an uncertainty about his adaptation to England,English and ofcourse the League...but in the case of Neves,there is no such uncertainities...plus United's 2 of the most influential players are Bruno and rono,so it would be a problem for Neves to settles at United...in addition to that,De jong doesn't really wish to leave Barcelona...so his morale wouldn't be that great..so Neves would be much better
Nadbisty
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Plz de jong don’t go😭😭😭😭😭🤧😪😭😿😂🤣🥲
BrvhTrvpJnrr
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utd should sign a real defensive midfielder preferably @Joao_Palhinha of Sporting CP. Man Utd have neglected and ignored that aspect of the game by signing players whom can play in that dm role but ain’t necessarily DMs example is Fred, McTominay and now Neves or De Jong. The only dm utd signed post fergie era was @Matic whom was getting into the twilight of his footballing career and he was signed by Mou. same way they’ve ignored that right wing position. they signed Sancho last season and played him mostly on the left wing. This club is just a joke…smfh😒
Nadbisty
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I don’t want sing Delong😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Plz😭
Nadbisty
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I don’t want sing Delong😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Vatdkmnryz
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even if its 80 dejong deserve it jxt imagine if wanbissaka was 50 and greash 100 and rice is 150😂😂
Vicsammy
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United should sign Neves,he is better than De jong
Manchurian
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neves more proven player
Biybdkpuy
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Man U Sign De jong and Neves if possible Not British players If rice was 75 million pounds Man I would bought him 🙈
micarger
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Dejong is not worth 75m
Fakacdklpu
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I don hail una for the previous article. Now una don fvck up 😂😂