Manchester United will keep trying to push for the signing of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong at Old Trafford unless they are outright rejected by the player, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. Erik ten Hag has overseen a summer of steady business for the club but there remains some key positions to fill before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.
De Jong, who currently earns £164,000 per week with Barcelona, has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for what feels like an eternity now but the deal does not appear to be progressing as much as those close to the club will have liked.
The Athletic reported back in July that a £63 million fee had been agreed with Barcelona for the transfer of the 25-year-old, but a dispute with the La Liga giants over deferred wages was holding up the deal.
There were also reports that the 44-cap Netherlands international had no interest in moving to Old Trafford this summer. Now, United seemingly have serious competition.