Man United set to launch improved offer for Barcelona’s Frenkie De Jong

Despite being pushed back once already, Manchester United are determined to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong.

The Red Devils, led by Dutch manager Erik ten Hag, are expected to bring in a handful of fresh faces this summer.

Following the exits of midfielder quartet Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Nemanja Matic and Juan Mata, it is a given that the club’s transfer priority will be signing at least one new central midfielder.

Ten Hag’s preferred target is understood to be former Ajax midfielder, Frenkie De Jong. Not only is the 25-year-old a compatriot of ten Hag’s, but he is also one of the tactician’s old players.

The pair enjoyed a successful spell working together at Ajax, including a 2018-19 campaign that saw the Dutch side come within touching distance of reaching the UEFA Champions League final.