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Liam Wood

Manchester United chiefs plan Frenkie de Jong talks as Harry Maguire captaincy decision made

Here are your latest Manchester United evening headlines on Monday, July 11.

United chiefs in Barcelona for De Jong talks

United chief executive Richard Arnold and football director John Murtough are in Barcelona, as the club attempt to finalise the signing of Frenkie de Jong.

Arnold and Murtough did not travel to Thailand for the first leg of United's pre-season tour and new manager Erik ten Hag has identified De Jong as his priority target.

READ MORE: Neville responds to captaincy decision

Sources in Spain have suggested that Arnold and Murtough could meet De Jong as United approach a 10th week with regards to discussions over recruiting the Netherlands international.

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Ten Hag confirms United captaincy decision

Erik ten Hag has confirmed Harry Maguire will remain as United captain for next season and doesn't see retaining the skipper as an issue.

Maguire was under pressure for his place in the side last season, during a disappointing campaign for the club and the 29-year-old personally.

With United chasing Lisandro Martinez this summer Maguire will face more competition for his place and there had been speculation that Ten Hag might appoint a new captain.

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