Manchester United and Barcelona are reportedly eager to finalize Frenkie de Jong's transfer before Thursday. The Blaugrana need to close their accounts by Thursday in line with the LFP's directives for Spanish clubs.
They will want any deal fees received for De Jong to be reflected in their report before they close their accounts.
Manchester United are reportedly set to increase their offer for the Netherlands international to €80 million. This falls short of Barcelona's €85 million valuation but the Red Devils are confident that an agreement can be reached.
The two clubs have been embroiled in one of the most protracted transfers of the summer. Frenkie de Jong has been identified as United's primary transfer target but the Old Trafford outfit have failed to meet the Catalans' asking price.
They reportedly had their first bid of £55 million rejected and are working on submitting an improved offer.
The Red Devils have seen their midfield severely depleted this summer, with several first-team midfielders departing the club. Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard have all left Old Trafford on free transfers and need to be replaced.
Erik ten Hag has identified Frenkie de Jong as his primary target in midfield and will be keen to reunite with the 25-year-old. Both men had a productive two-year relationship at Ajax, with De Jong blossoming under Ten Hag's management.
Manchester United's protracted negotiation with Barcelona is threatening to derail their summer transfer plans
Manchester United were expected to have a busy summer of transfer activities to usher in their new era.
The club had their worst outing in the Premier League era last season and many of the players failed to live up to expectations.
Erik ten Hag's appointment seemingly paved the way for several high-profile signings to be made, but the Red Devils are yet to get going in the transfer market.
Manchester United have not completed a single transfer this summer, which goes in contrast to what was expected when the window opened.
They have been embroiled in a protracted negotiation with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong, much to the chagrin of fans. The back-and-forth with the Blaugrana has taken up valuable time that could have been invested in the pursuit of other players.
The Red Devils' hierarchy needs to wrap up proceedings for De Jong's transfer as soon as possible so focus can be channelled to other targets.
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potabeknry
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This club is a mess. As a fan, anger is an understatement to the incompetence and delinquent nature that business is being conducted in the club.
Jvon
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stupidity is when you don't have any good player and you are trying to sell the only one you have 🚶🚶🚶
Dembele is not the only good player!
hooabnsyz
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if the player was not enough for baca how will he be good enough for united?? man united target on signings this season is highly questionable
The dude is overated
Pemabkosy
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if the player was not enough for baca how will he be good enough for united?? man united target on signings this season is highly questionable
winabdemot
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I want to know about manchester united trying
winabdemot
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I want to know about manchester united tri trying
phemoranking
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all most all the news posted by all football now adays is frenkie de jong sega!!! am tired is not f.d.j it will be dembele or raphinha
Cassper23
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stupidity is when you don't have any good player and you are trying to sell the only one you have 🚶🚶🚶
NaimwakaAndrewCoc
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they do both sides why are they just concentrate on one deal
adesinaalamu
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The back-and-forth with the Blaugrana has taken up valuable time that could have been invested in the pursuit of other players. The Red Devils' hierarchy needs to wrap up proceedings for De Jong's transfer as soon as possible so focus can be channelled to other targets. ....that said it ALL and shows how unprofessional Manchester United are in ALL levels, no class, no principle
Echee27
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Thank God Man United is set to finalize but Chelsea is set to contact,.. United and Chelsea transfer saga nowadays
Bambdpt
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one leg transfer hope
fucbdelosy
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hi my loves
fiobdimpsz
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Manchester United transfers
Kollinz2
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Colombia played very physical, and Foé emptied his tank from box to box, to wear them out. He burned out even more after Tchato was shown a red card, leaving a hole in defence. After the 70th minute mark, Foé could be seen placing his hands on his knees as if to catch his breath. Then moments later, he collapsed, breathing heavily in the centre circle- the very place where he was king and in the very stadium where he was adored while playing for Lyon. He was attended to and stretchered off looking unconscious, and the game continued. Colombia would press and even hit the post twice, but victory would be Cameroon's. At the sound of the final whistle, the Lions had made history but there wasn't enough life in their celebration given the doubts surrounding Foé's condition. The player had gone down without anyone near him, and the movement of his eyes had triggered a lot of fear. Later that day, FIFA announced that 28-year-old Marc- Vivien Foé had passed away in hospital. It was reported that doctors tried without success to revive him for close to two hours. In Cameroon, darkness filled the land and every celebration turned to agony. What ought to have been one of the greatest days in the country's football history became the extreme worst.
🇨🇲 🇨🇲 🇨🇲 I still remember that day 😭
sikaputafernando
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Man utd fans right now
elfakila
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Colombia played very physical, and Foé emptied his tank from box to box, to wear them out. He burned out even more after Tchato was shown a red card, leaving a hole in defence. After the 70th minute mark, Foé could be seen placing his hands on his knees as if to catch his breath. Then moments later, he collapsed, breathing heavily in the centre circle- the very place where he was king and in the very stadium where he was adored while playing for Lyon. He was attended to and stretchered off looking unconscious, and the game continued. Colombia would press and even hit the post twice, but victory would be Cameroon's. At the sound of the final whistle, the Lions had made history but there wasn't enough life in their celebration given the doubts surrounding Foé's condition. The player had gone down without anyone near him, and the movement of his eyes had triggered a lot of fear. Later that day, FIFA announced that 28-year-old Marc- Vivien Foé had passed away in hospital. It was reported that doctors tried without success to revive him for close to two hours. In Cameroon, darkness filled the land and every celebration turned to agony. What ought to have been one of the greatest days in the country's football history became the extreme worst.
panenka10
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it's funny how man utd are reluctant to pay €80m for Frenkie De Jong but would run to pay €90m for Declan Rice if west ham invited them today....€80m for Frenkie De Jong in this market is even too low...
mocbcrsuz
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we're tired of stories ba Man u
Cabcdeimp
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me treating Man U to sign a player
jeff___
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my personal advice to af : please stop posting this frenkie ding dong saga news