Manchester United can give Tyrell Malacia the perfect partner with next transfer move

After a slow start to the summer transfer window, Manchester United's social media team will find themselves busy sooner rather than later.

That is because the club, as reported by the Manchester Evening News , are closing in on the signings of Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong. United have agreed fees with both clubs and are hopeful of adding both players to the squad ahead of flying out to Thailand for the start of the pre-season tour in just over a week's time.

United's pursuit of De Jong has been long and, at times, frustrating. But after seven weeks and countless discussions with Barcelona, the midfielder is now one step closer to being reunited with former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag.

Malacia's impending move to Old Trafford, however, has developed at rapid speed. Seemingly destined to join Lyon just 24 hours ago, United made a last-gasp move to hijack the deal and now look set to beat the French club to his signature. The 22-year-old will add a youthfulness to the left-back berth, as well as a great degree of pace, quality and potential.

The Dutch international is an attack-minded full-back who loves nothing more than getting high up the pitch and whipping crosses into the penalty area. He grabbed five assists for Feyenoord last season, four of which came in the Eredivise.

United manager Ten Hag is understood to be a long-term admirer of the defender, so his move to Old Trafford will be all the more pleasing for the the boss. Malacia's move to United, just as De Jong's, as well as the club's continued interest in Christian Eriksen and Antony, suggests that Ten Hag has grand ambitions to rebuild the squad in his image, and a sense that he wants to loosen the shackles