Four Frenkie de Jong transfer alternatives for Manchester United to explore

Frenkie de Jong is one of Manchester United's primary transfer targets this summer. Erik ten Hag wishes to improve his midfield department, and the pair have worked together in the past while at Ajax.

The Dutchman is currently contracted to Barcelona after joining the Spanish giants in 2019. However, the Catalan club are experiencing financial issues at the moment, and they could be forced to sell in order to balance their books.

Despite the possibilities of a move, De Jong seems reluctant. He has expressed his desire to remain at the Camp Nou on more than one occasion, so who could the Red Devils target instead?

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Fabian Ruiz is the first option United could consider, and he could be attainable once the window opens considering his current contract is due to expire next summer.

The Spaniard has just finished his fourth campaign with Napoli. During his period at the club, he's operated in a number of different midfield positions while scoring an impressive 18 Serie A goals in the process, with none of those originating from the penalty spot.

Ruiz has experience as a wide midfielder, as a no.8 and as a no.6. Now 26 years-old, he could be about to showcase his prime years of performance, and he's also left-footed which makes him less common in comparison with his peers.

For a reasonable price, Ruiz could make a big difference.

Teun Koopmeiners is a player who has emerged as quite a talent in recent times. He initially showcased his potential as captain of AZ Alkmaar, performing on a regular basis in the Eredivisie and scoring a fair amount of goals from midfield.

The Dutchman took penalties which boosted his numbers, but perhaps that offers an