Manchester United fans go wild as Frenkie de Jong 'admits he wants transfer'

The excitement levels among Manchester United's supporters significantly increased following the emergence of a report claiming that Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is open to sealing a move to Old Trafford.

De Jong, as reported by the Manchester Evening News last month, is on the Reds' radar and they are understood to be weighing up a big-money move for his signature. However, despite United's keenness to sign him, numerous reports had suggested that the midfielder has reservations about making the move because of the absence of Champions League football next season.

United finished sixth in the Premier League this season, meaning they will compete in the Europa League next term. It has the potential to impact their transfer plans and it remains to be seen just how damaging it could be.

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However, according to a report by The Athletic, De Jong has 'privately admitted' that he is open to joining United, potentially handing the Reds an enormous boost in their quest to agree a deal with Barcelona. He joined the Spanish giants from Ajax in 2019 for £65million and it is almost certain that they will want to make a profit on any sale.

But although United are yet to agree a fee with the La Liga outfit, the report claiming that De Jong is open to a reunion with Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford could be a significant breakthrough. And the news, unsurprisingly, has attracted plenty of attention on social media.

As you can see by the messages above, United's supporters have been left hugely excited by the news. The club is determined to strengthen their midfield options over the coming weeks and successfully capturing De Jong would be a