Manchester United fans ambush Frenkie de Jong with same transfer message

Manchester United supporters have ambushed Frenkie de Jong on his Instagram profile urging him to sign on the dotted line. De Jong, 25, has been identified as the priority target for United this summer and talks with Barcelona over his signature remain ongoing.

Having missed out on a top-level central midfielder last summer, United want to make at least one signing in that area and De Jong is well-known to Erik ten Hag from their time together at Ajax. It was under the United manager that the Netherlands international first burst on to the European stage.

De Jong signed for Barcelona three years ago and would cost United around £70million. Other firm targets to join him include Jurrien Timber, Christian Eriksen and Antony, while Ten Hag will also recruit a new back-up goalkeeper to offset Dean Henderson leaving on loan.

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As far as United supporters are concerned, though, it is all about De Jong at this stage and completing what would be a marquee signing. Here are a selection of comments in response to his latest Instagram post, which showed the Barcelona man on holiday as attentions turn to next season.

@basit28__ said: "Come to Manchester United."

@fairoosrauf posted: "Sign the deal man."

@richardeminix added: "Welcome to United where you are loved."

@_e415l said: "Lakes in Manchester are great mate."

@miladygillian posted: "Come to United pls, we are desperate."

@m_karic_ added: "Welcome to Old Trafford."

@jinkotadia27 said: "We await your arrival to Manchester United."

@lifeofniks posted: "See you at Carrington soon."

@jmullinsz added: "Welcome to Manchester United instant fan favourite."

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