Frenkie de Jong can thrive at Manchester United because he would be the only midfielder with his skillset, says Rafael van der Vaart. De Jong has been linked with a move to the Manchester club, and while he has made it clear that he would prefer to stay at Barcelona, it becomes increasingly likely that the Catalan club will be forced to sell him due to the need for funds. Ad/> Having spent the last three seasons at the Nou Camp, De Jong, who has two years left on his contract, is reportedly reluctant to join a team that will not be playing in the Champions League.