United have been locked in talks with Barcelona over the transfer of former Ajax boss Eric ten Hague since the Dutchman recognized him as the club’s top transfer target for the summer. Ten Haag met with United officials in Amsterdam in the final stages of his tenure at Ajax and decided to launch a charming attack on the 25-year-old coach. A start-up offer of around 51 51.3 million plus another μμύ 9 million in add-ons was initially rejected by the Catalan giants, but there was a willingness to do business. There is now a broad agreement between the two European giants, which is estimated to be worth around εκατο 56 million. READ MORE: Manchester United will boost Eric Ten Hague’s transfer budget as ’11 11m deal for Fulham closed’ “All I know is that Frenkie wants to continue at Barca,” Koeman told Esport 3 earlier this week. “A few days ago he told me he wanted to continue. What I do not know is whether Barça want to sell him or need money because he is one of the few players for whom they can get a good amount. De Jong is a great player for Barça “. Meanwhile, the Barcelona captain met with Deco on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of stealing Chelsea’s move for Leeds winger Rafinha. To do just that, a sale is considered necessary and De Jong could be the man to lead the way. Ten Haag is believed to have charmed him in trying to lure De Jong into a reunion in the Premier League, inviting his former player on several occasions to discuss his plans for the Dutch international, whom he plans to form his new appearance. United team around. Manchester City had shown initial interest before agreeing to a deal to acquire Leeds ace Calvin Phillips for 45 45 million. United, however, are now closer to acquiring their player, as they also signed a 12 12 million deal with Feyenoord for Tyrell Malasia. The left back shares the same agenda with De Jong as the Red Devils prepare to trigger their transfer window.
