Erik ten Hag wants his team to learn from their mistakes following their opening day Premier League defeat to Brighton.
22.07.2022 - 18:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Frenkie de Jong transfer saga shows no sign of ending, with supporters still no clearer about where the Dutchman will play next season.
United have been in discussions with Barcelona for over two months, with the Manchester Evening News understanding a deal in principle has been agreed, although Barca president Joan Laporta has repeatedly insisted the midfielder is not for sale.
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 and the saga continues 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, the Dutchman remains with Barcelona, after linking up with the Catalan giants for pre-season in the United States. United have certainly not given up on the deal and will hope to push the signing through before the window closes.
Barcelona are desperate to move players on after signing Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Franck Kessie, Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this year alone, without selling any high profile first-team players.
It feels like a waiting game at this point, and United will hope to force a move for the 25-year-old.
Should the transfer happen, though, how would it affect other United midfielders? Here we take a look at a few players who could be affected.
Scott McTominay
The new United manager has resorted to a midfield pivot of Fred and McTominay in his opening pre-season matches, with teenagers Charlie Savage and Zidane Iqbal also given a chance to impress. But with Fred being the more
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