In the race to attempt and persuade Barcelona star Frankie De Jong to leave Nou Camp this summer, Manchester United remains in the lead.
Since fortunately succeeding Ole Gunner at Old Trafford, Erik ten Hag has always been extremely open about his desire to reunite with his former midfield partner.
Ten Hag is optimistic that De Jong, 25, can help him get off to a strong start in the premier league next season because they previously collaborated at Ajax.
According to Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils were very close to completing this trade last week after submitting a €65 plus add-on, but the agreement fell through after Barcelona President Joan Laporta asserted that they were not prepared to part with the captain.
Not to be overlooked is the fact that Frankie De Jong has also maintained his steadfast desire to stay at Barcelona, where he feels at home.
Prior to the London-based club Chelsea being another significant admirer of the Dutch international earlier last week, United was the only team in the running. Since then, rumors have circulated that Todd is prepared to act in any way that may appeal to the Catalans.
While the supporters wait for Frankie to return from vacation to Nou Camp amid links to premier league heavyweights, the Dutchman has already gone viral on social media among Man United supporters.
When they saw that former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy's birthday photo had been liked by Frankie De Jong, Man United supporters were overjoyed on the team's Instagram page.
It sparked a range of emotions, with many supporters opining that the midfielder's behavior was a blatant sign that he would be willing to join Manchester United.
Others did not agree, believing that Ruud was an icon of the Dutch nation and that the fact that Frankie De Jong liked his photo had nothing to do with a transfer to Manchester United.
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