Ten Hag Sends Message To Man Utd Board Over De Jong

Manchester United supervisor, Erik ten Hag, has advised the membership’s board to proceed pushing for Barcelona midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, even when he’s not signed earlier than the brand new Premier League season begins.

Earlier this week, Man United reached an settlement with Barcelona that might see them pay €75m (£63.7m) up entrance plus an extra €10m (£8.5m) in add-ons for De Jong.

Nevertheless, the Netherlands worldwide is intent on staying at Barcelona and has proven no public indication that he can be ready to affix the Crimson Devils.

Regardless of De Jong’s obvious reluctance to affix the Premier League giants this summer time, The Guardian stories that Ten Hag has advised the membership’s CEO Richard Arnold and soccer director John Murtough to maintain attempting, even when the participant is just not signed earlier than their Premier League opener in opposition to Brighton on August 7.

Ten Hag views his fellow compatriot as a key a part of his plans at Man United, however De Jong has made it clear that he desires to remain on the Catalan membership.