Moments of tension are being experienced in the Manchester United offices. The English team continues to work on planning their squad for the next season and has decided to reactivate an old aspiration for the next transfer market. After several months without showing interest in trying to take this star from Barça, the English club has once again set its sights on strengthening the midfield.
The need for a top-tier midfielder has regained importance at Old Trafford, especially after Erik Ten Hag's departure and the constant problems in their squad. Today, with Amorim on the Manchester United bench, they have once again identified that a top-level player is missing in the team to lead the English side's plays. In this regard, the 'Red Devil' management has set their eyes on a Barça player who has regained his best form and would fit perfectly into this idea.
They Will Try Again
According to the latest information circulating around Barça, Frenkie De Jong's name has once again settled in Manchester United's orbit. His great performance in recent weeks has caught the attention of the 'Red Devils', who already tried to sign him in 2022 and 2023 without success. At that time, the Dutch footballer resisted any operation despite Erik Ten Hag's relentless pressure for him, but now the situation could be different.
Certainly, Frenkie has managed to consolidate himself again in Hansi Flick's scheme, regaining the leading role he had lost at the beginning of the season. In fact, the German coach has made him a key piece of Barça alongside Pedri, Gavi, and Dani Olmo. However, the problem is that his contract with the Catalan club expires in 2026 and there is still no agreement to renew the bond between the parties involved.
Barça Wants Him, United Won't Give Up
Despite Barcelona's desire to keep De Jong in their squad, Manchester United is willing to persist. Amorim fully agrees with the idea Erik Ten Hag had at the time, as he concurs that Frenkie De Jong's arrival at United would change many things. Meanwhile, in Barça's offices, they have resumed negotiations to extend the Dutchman's contract and prevent his possible departure, knowing that several clubs are keeping an eye on him.
Now, Manchester United has put a 50M euro offer on the table, hoping that the Barça management considers it viable. However, Joan Laporta and Deco are not willing to accept that figure so easily. Although in the past the club was open to negotiations for a lower amount, the player's importance in Flick's scheme has changed the landscape.