Manchester United have officially announced the new manager Tenhag, and this summer's reconstruction will be controlled by him. Who is United's no. 1 target for signings next season? Spanish media revealed that Manchester United have targeted Barca midfielder Frankie De Jong. He is seen as United's best option to make up for the shortcomings of the midfield, which is worth at least 70 million euros.
Tenhag led Ajax to the Champions League final four in 2019, when Frankie De Jong was at the heart of the squad. The following summer, he joined Barca and has been with him ever since. De Jong, 24, is now the Red and Blues' midfield metronome and is considered one of the best midfielders in the world. De Jong has made 40 appearances for the Dutch national team and so far this season he has made 42 appearances for Barca, contributing four goals and five assists.
After Tenghag became the manager of Manchester United, he was bound to make a reconstruction, and he certainly hoped that his beloved would be able to come to Manchester United, so De Jong became the first choice for reinforcements. Manchester United are in dire need of reinforcement at the back, Nemanja Matic has already announced that he will leave the team this summer, and Pogba is likely to leave in the summer. In this case, if de Jong, who can attack and defend well, Manchester United's midfield strength is even stable and rising.
Of course, It is not easy for United to get De Jong, the Dutch international's contract with Barca will not expire until the summer of 2026, and Barca will not let them go easily. The Transfer Market is valued at €70 million, and United will certainly pay a lot to take the first target.
Can Tenhag successfully sign his favorite partner? Can De Jong continue the frontier with his mentor? What awaits United will be a tough negotiation. However, the Red Devils also have a backhand, and several players, including Graven Birch, are also potential targets. Of course, if de Jong can be successfully obtained, it will be the most perfect result for Manchester United.