Manchester United transfer news LIVE Frenkie de Jong to Man Utd latest and Cristiano Ronaldo updates

Manchester United are set to ignite their summer rebuild after Frenkie de Jong took a step closer to signing.

A move seven weeks in the making, the Barcelona playmaker and Tyrell Malacia are expected to become the first two recruits for Erik ten Hag after an agreement in principle over their transfers was reached. But what will be next on the agenda for Ten Hag and key figures in the Old Trafford boardroom?

Free-agent Christian Eriksen and Antony remain targets for the United manager.

Meanwhile, the club have also been linked with Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez with Arsenal set to compete for his signature. Dean Henderson leaving for Nottingham Forest on loan also opens up the door for Ten Hag to sign a back-up goalkeeper and Sergio Romero is understood to be open to a return.

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Bruno Fernandes has poured cold water on suggestions Cristiano Ronaldo might leave United during the summer transfer window and is adamant the situation will not change. Having sealed a sensational return to Old Trafford 12 months ago, Ronaldo scored 24 goals in all competitions last season.

He was a shining light for United in an otherwise dismal campaign. Speculation over his future, meanwhile, started to spiral after the club missed out on Champions League qualification.

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United have been handed a boost in their summer pursuit for Antony.

He remains a top target for Erik ten Hag after forming part of his Ajax team.

Tottenham were also understood to be interested in the player.

However, the Londoners have now