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Manchester United aren't facing same problem with Frenkie de Jong as they had with Sergio Ramos

There is always an air of caution whenever Manchester United are linked with a star name in the summer transfer window. No matter how poorly the team might have performed previously, they remain one of the biggest clubs in the world, and as a result, are always in the mix when it comes to the biggest names in football.

United's policy has always been that if a world-class talent becomes available, they will at least be in the picture, though for a deal to take place, it must represent value for money and have the approval of the manager.

It hasn't always been that way, though. In previous transfer windows, United have been guilty of bravado and trying to sign the biggest names as if to try and prove their relevance despite falling behind their rivals in the Premier League.

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This summer, Frenkie de Jong is the marquee signing being linked with a move to United, and unlike previous top targets, there is far less to be cautious about this time around.

The Manchester Evening News understands United are in talks with Barcelona over a deal, but club sources insist they will not overpay for the Dutchman this summer.

Any possible move for the 25-year-old has to be on United's terms rather than the Catalan club's, as they look to cash-in on a sizeable asset in order to reinvest in other areas of the pitch.

That in itself is a positive for United.

In the past, their name has been used in order to incite a bidding war between clubs or thrown into the mix in order to accelerate plans for a new contract.

Seven years ago, Sergio Ramos reportedly told Real Madrid he wanted to leave the club in order to move to United and was the main name linked with Old

Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk