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After the initial excitement that greeted Erik ten Hag's appointment at Manchester United, some anxiety is beginning to simmer again around Old Trafford.

The arrival of the Dutchman was expected by some to be followed with sweeping changes, with the club in need of a significant rebuild after their worst ever Premier League points haul. However, the avalanche of transfer activity has yet to begin.

Reports suggest United are at least getting close on one deal and Ten Hag will surely be keen to complete some business before the players return for what will be a crucial pre-season training camp.

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United have reportedly set a deadline for their ongoing pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

The Dutch international has emerged as the Red Devils' top summer target. De Jong made exceptional progress under Ten Hag at Ajax before making his switch to the Catalan giants in 2019, only to see his development stall a little at the Camp Nou.

Ten Hag clearly wants the playmaker to be at the hub of his rebuild, although United have reportedly advised Barcelona a deal needs to be finalised by June 30.

The two clubs are said to have agreed a £68 million fee for De Jong, which will go a long way towards Barcelona balancing their books amid their ongoing financial plight.

If United do get the De Jong