Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong has returned home from his holiday in the United States, with the next few days likely to decide whether the club will land the exciting Dutch midfielder.
United’s pursuit of the midfielder has been one of the worst kept secrets in football, with the Reds and new manager Erik ten Hag having identified him as an ideal target as he begins his rebuild.
Supporters have had to remain patient, with the club having been in discussion with Barcelona for almost two months now, and rumours continue to swirl with the momentum seeming to shift each day towards whether he'll stay in Spain or join United.
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For now though, it looks to be the case that the Dutchman is back in Spain, and could link up with Barcelona during their pre-season.
The 25-year-old has been on holiday in the United States, proposing to his now-fiancee, who has herself confirmed that the two have landed back home, as the Dutchman will now look to wrap up his future - in deciding where he plays next season.
De Jong, 25, is Ten Hag’s principal target as he has prioritised control in midfield despite the absence of a defensive midfielder. Ten Hag’s preference is to sign a flexible forward to balance a lopsided attack where there are four left-sided wingers, although United's plans could change amid fresh uncertainty over Cristiano Ronaldo's future.
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