Virgil van Dijk sends Frenkie de Jong transfer message as Man United announce Player of the Year

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Saturday, June 4.

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk recognises what Manchester United signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona would mean for his club and the entire Premier League.

De Jong has been identified as a priority target for Erik ten Hag and figures in the Nou Camp boardroom are willing to cash in on the Netherlands international for the right price. United are weighing up the swoop as part of a wider rebuild under Ten Hag.

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The 25-year-old is held in high regard by the Catalan giants, though, while his elite standing within the game needs no greater testimony. However, the United target and his worth have been further underlined after he helped the Netherlands to an eye-catching victory over Belgium on Friday night.

Read more from Van Dijk here.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the Manchester United Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year for 2021/22.

The Portuguese forward enjoyed an impressive individual campaign following his return to Manchester last year, with his efforts formally recognised by United supporters.

Ronaldo, 37, notched 24 goals in 39 appearances for United across all competitions, including hat-tricks in back-to-back home matches against Tottenham and Norwich.

Read more on Ronaldo's award here.

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