Manchester United are very clearly pursuing Frenkie de Jong as the star addition to their crew for the upcoming season. Yet it appears they are considering the possibility of not being able to sign him.
The deal, which reportedly has been agreed between the clubs for some time, more or less hinges upon the Dutch midfielder and his wants. It could be that the heavy salary that he is due over the coming years may help him to decide against leaving Barcelona.
Either Manchester United are already planning for that eventuality. Sport have picked up on a report emanating out of France from L’Equipe, which suggests that United have contacted Paris Saint-Germain. They are interested in securing the services of the Argentine Leandro Paredes. The proposed asking price would be a significantly cheaper €22m.
Paredes, 28, was a key part of the PSG team that got to the Champions League final in 2020, but has since lost protagonism in the side. New manager Christophe Galtier is happy to see him depart too.
The domino that didn’t fall – this turn could lead to a change of plans in Barcelona. No doubt there was a school of thought of how to invest the de Jong money should he have completed a transfer.
Dawbeilosz
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The D Jong deal is taking longer than necessary, Baca should just pay the boy his dues , whilst Man U exploit other options and not waste time.
Vosto
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simple Djon is a flop
Vaaaben
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Stubbourness on part of Ten Hag has drag the story of FDJ too long.United should just shut down the doors to sign FDJ & look for alternative at the earliest.
Elimelech1990
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Go for verrati
Manchester United does not like good things , they we never sign good players I think they like average players
Moschino™
1
There's Milenkovic Savic, Fabian Ruiz etc
Aladdin13
3
Sign the Lazio midfield maestro, sAvic 💪🏽💯
shittabay
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Signing de jong makes sense...cuz He is a former ten jag player ..and for applying ten hag system...a player like de jong is very very essential...so De jong is the perfect player for him....but considering the delay in completing the deal and the public claim of both player and laporta of their intention of staying and not willing to sell respectevly underlines that United are the only interested party in this deal...so better sign other players
That's my point too, not that he's not good but what is the point of pursuing player who's not interested ? Barca will want to sell but according to rumours they owe him and plus the player too want to remain there
Jueimptuy
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Sincerely I don't think Die Jong is interested in joining United. it's better he doesn't come.
Aghazzy
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we should be looking at a more cheaper alternatives like Neves if FDJ doesn't want to come. He's premier League proven and can control the MF very well
Obk994
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He's already falling down the perk of barca defense,,, with Kessie and Pjanic staying his playing time will be limited
Game_analyser
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I don't know where they often keep their sense in signing..he's established EPL player already and there's Neves of Wolverhampton too but they'll chose otherwise 😩
Signing de jong makes sense...cuz He is a former ten jag player ..and for applying ten hag system...a player like de jong is very very essential...so De jong is the perfect player for him....but considering the delay in completing the deal and the public claim of both player and laporta of their intention of staying and not willing to sell respectevly underlines that United are the only interested party in this deal...so better sign other players
buyciklosy
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I have said it oredy let's go for Neves his better than that de jong
yes
Nasbcklnrz
2
manchester united, there is still time, man u should rush n sign milinkovic sevic, n neves
kondwaniMbewe
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The saga continues, until August
Soelstuz
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Buy Milinkovic,Neves or Rice any of these 3 will make a difference
Pavas_Dwivedi
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Ruben Neves or ndidi will be great!!
Why not both of em !! 🤷🏻♂️ And m not sure if CR7 would leave or stay, nevertheless the lineup is based on his departure and arrival of Antony with Rashy up front. Would also consider Youri in place of Ruben.
Vicsammy
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At least United board has try there best why forcing a player into our squad, not sure if he is going to flop or not…. There are established players in premier league with better experience like Neves and he is available but they keep wasting there time on a player who is not ready to come…
Vaeabiklmy
3
Go for verrati
Lakacdeouz
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I have said it oredy let's go for Neves his better than that de jong
Nizwest
1
Manchester United trying to force De Jong to join them
caesarbruno18
1
Finally man utd gave up on de jong. The most sensational break up.
Vikkyy
1
Ruben Neves or ndidi will be great!!
shittabay
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i wish United sign Tielmans from Leicester
I don't know where they often keep their sense in signing..he's established EPL player already and there's Neves of Wolverhampton too but they'll chose otherwise 😩
shittabay
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This club like wasting time over signing...there are established EPL players at affordable prices like Neves but they'll choose otherwise 🙄
U.S.A8806339
0
Forget about de jong look elsewhere
Game_analyser
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i wish United sign Tielmans from Leicester
Beminru
1
They have wasted so much time and now the top players are all gone! The management of the team should all be fired!! They will be lucked to finish in the top half of the season!! It’s very sad what has happened to this team!!
Ronakloptu
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pls forget about him he is not only The Best player. as a big team like Man utd no need to beg any player there's some players that will play More than him like Rice, Kante, R. neves, to stop surfer your self in one player
fazadelnpy
0
Man United seriously cheesing De Jong
Mooainpuz
0
Ruben neves is just 35m
Kinoswald
5
After struggling to qualify for Champions league you now want him to play Europa league if you were to be in his shoe will you accept it
Vaaaben
1
Time to rethink FDJ theatrics. We have ample option in Kante,Neves,SMS, Ndidi. Need to act swiftly though.
SamiEthioMale
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i don't know why United is focused on one player even he is not interested to play for United there is many more players better than him likes of Minakovic Savic Fabian Telemanes Nidid Rice sangare they are better than him
trica231
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I wish United board and Ten Hag has the vision to see Leicester city #8 Youri Teiliemens he's a perfect fit and cost just $35million
Josiah_eaa
2
Milinkovic savic is begging to be signed
tiwbdknsy
0
then leave to stay at Barca look for other players to be honest I don't want him near United I mean he is not the only best player if he is so good Barca dropped to Europa League and not win it either they lost laliga how good is that bloody fool then
wemcilmp
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please try Ruben Nevez i beg😪
Abdulsamadjr
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instead of man u to sign a defensive midfielder
Abdulsamadjr
1
man u trying to get de jong be like
Rehbcdkt
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This is what we need to do as man United,De Jong is not bigger than man United,we have other options such as:Rice of westham,Youri Tieleman of leister city,R.Neves of Wolves & Savic Melekovic of Napoli.
ogggg
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barca want money and also what de jong to stay😂😂
Kedbinopsu
1
swap Ronaldo plus 20m£ for kante
Wesdekmrsz
0
is more better... a club of Man united don't need to beg any fucking player to come....
Phreshme
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De jong is really not about loyalty to Barcelona but profit, if he leaves now he'll lose a huge chunk of his interest on the money Barcelona own him on salary