Manchester United chase Frenkie De Jong, Darwin Nunez and Richarlison ahead of Erik ten Hag arrival - Paper Round

United ready for De Jong swoop Manchester United have received a boost in their pursuit of midfielder Frenkie De Jong. The 25-year-old Dutch international has been given Xavi Hernandez’s blessing to leave the club in the summer, with £65 million expected to be enough for Erik ten Hag to be reunited with his former Ajax player at Old Trafford. Barcelona could replace him with free transfer Franck Kessie.

Ad/> /> FootballGarnacho stars as Man Utd beat Nottingham Forest to win FA Youth CupYESTERDAY AT 21:55 Paper Round’s view: If Barcelona can get that transfer fee from United and replace De Jong with Kessie, then they will have done some decent business, especially as their current midfielder has not quite hit the heights that many had been expecting. As for United, they definitely need midfielders with Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic and Juan Mata all on their way. Read the full story United consider Richarlison and Nunez Manchester United are lining up moves for Benfica’s Darwin Nunez and Everton striker Richarlison.

The Sun reports that the 22-year-old Uruguayan international would cost around £65m, and he is also wanted by Paris Saint-Germain. If they can’t land him, then the 25-year-old Brazilian forward at Everton would be an option — though Erik ten Hag needs to give his blessing for either of them. /> Paper Round’s view: United appear to have actually learned a lesson, which is that you don’t sign a player before consulting with their manager.