Manchester United have promised Frenkie de Jong he will be their ‘key player’ in midfield for Erik ten Hag, according to reports. The 25-year-old has been reluctance to leave Barcelona for Old Trafford. However, it’s looking increasingly likely a transfer will take place that will see the Netherlands international move to the Premier League.

Manchester United have been pushing to sign De Jong for some time, now.

They first opened talks with Barcelona a huge 52 days ago and, finally, appear to be on the verge of bringing the Netherlands international to Old Trafford.

De Jong has hinted at a move to United by ‘liking’ their recent social media post that paid tribute to Ruud van Nistelrooy, who bagged 150 goals in five seasons for the club.

And Sport say the Red Devils have ‘promised’ the Barcelona star he will be their ‘key player’ in the middle of the park.

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Man Utd ‘make promise’ to Frenkie de Jong as Barcelona transfer chase enters final stages

MANCHESTER UNITED are edging closer to signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona in this summer's transfer window.

By JACK OTWAY

12:28, Sat, Jul 2, 2022 | UPDATED: 12:28, Sat, Jul 2, 2022

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Manchester United have promised Frenkie de Jong he will be their ‘key player’ in midfield for Erik ten Hag, according to reports. The 25-year-old has been reluctance to leave Barcelona for Old Trafford. However, it’s looking increasingly likely a transfer will take place that will see the Netherlands international move to the Premier League.