Man Utd 'to make last push for Frenkie de Jong' as Glazers hand more money to Erik ten Hag
Reports from the Netherlands suggest Manchester United are preparing for a final push for Frenkie de Jong in the summer transfer window. It's a proposition that seems quite hard to believe given that the Red Devils have now spent over three months trying to complete the deal but to no avail due to the midfielder's desire to stay at Barcelona. /p>
United even agreed a £72m package with the Catalan giants for Erik ten Hag's former maestro, but it proved increasingly difficult to land the player.< /p>
De Jong is firmly in Xavi's plans and he has been named in the starting line-up for Sunday's La Liga trip to Real Sociedad.
Yet Barca remain under increasing financial pressure, having failed to register new signing Jules Kounde in time for the trip to the Basque Country.
According to the Dutch football journalist, United should now try their luck for De Jong again against all odds.
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Van der Kraan has suggested that United boss Ten Hag has received additional transfer funds for the final weeks of the window.
Funding a move for De Jong has never been a problem, but there is always hope that Barcelona could be forced to offload the 25-year-old to balance the books in Catalonia.
Chelsea are also said to be in contention for De Jong and the Blues have an advantage given that they can offer Champions League football.
United's offer for De Jong has reportedly expired meaning they would potentially have to renegotiate a deal with Barca if they wish to return to the table.
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Ten Hag has had several conversations with his former player, but so far his efforts to convince De Jong to move to Old Trafford have not borne fruit.
United have since agreed a whopping £50.8m deal - plus £8.5m in bonuses - for Real Madrid presenter Casemiro.
Despite the club's disastrous start to the new Premier League campaign, there is now optimism the only path is open for United.
United are expected to be very active in the final stretch of the summer window as the board look to up the ante in search of reinforcements.
It has been suggested that PSV Eindhoven striker Cody Gakpo is seen as an additional target for Antony - as opposed to an alternative.
The Red Devils have already offered £67million for the Brazilian, who continues to fish for a reunion with his former manager Ten Hag.
Antony was left out of the Ajax squad that won on the road at Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday in the Eredivisie.
After consultation with manager Alfred Schreuder, Antony has asked to be sent off for the game as he seeks to force a transfer.
Reports from the Netherlands suggest Manchester United are preparing for a final push for Frenkie de Jong in the summer transfer window. It's a proposition that seems quite hard to believe given that the Red Devils have now spent over three months trying to complete the deal but to no avail due to the midfielder's desire to stay at Barcelona. /p>
United even agreed a £72m package with the Catalan giants for Erik ten Hag's former maestro, but it proved increasingly difficult to land the player.< /p>
De Jong is firmly in Xavi's plans and he has been named in the starting line-up for Sunday's La Liga trip to Real Sociedad.
Yet Barca remain under increasing financial pressure, having failed to register new signing Jules Kounde in time for the trip to the Basque Country.
According to the Dutch football journalist, United should now try their luck for De Jong again against all odds.
JUST IN: Chelsea 'want to sign Harry Maguire' in blockbuster Man Utd swap deal
Van der Kraan has suggested that United boss Ten Hag has received additional transfer funds for the final weeks of the window.
Funding a move for De Jong has never been a problem, but there is always hope that Barcelona could be forced to offload the 25-year-old to balance the books in Catalonia.
Chelsea are also said to be in contention for De Jong and the Blues have an advantage given that they can offer Champions League football.
United's offer for De Jong has reportedly expired meaning they would potentially have to renegotiate a deal with Barca if they wish to return to the table.
READ MOREMan Utd boss Erik ten Hag 'identifies next three signings' after Casemiro transfer
Ten Hag has had several conversations with his former player, but so far his efforts to convince De Jong to move to Old Trafford have not borne fruit.
United have since agreed a whopping £50.8m deal - plus £8.5m in bonuses - for Real Madrid presenter Casemiro.
Despite the club's disastrous start to the new Premier League campaign, there is now optimism the only path is open for United.
United are expected to be very active in the final stretch of the summer window as the board look to up the ante in search of reinforcements.
It has been suggested that PSV Eindhoven striker Cody Gakpo is seen as an additional target for Antony - as opposed to an alternative.
The Red Devils have already offered £67million for the Brazilian, who continues to fish for a reunion with his former manager Ten Hag.
Antony was left out of the Ajax squad that won on the road at Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday in the Eredivisie.
After consultation with manager Alfred Schreuder, Antony has asked to be sent off for the game as he seeks to force a transfer.
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