In recent times, Barca midfielder De Jong's departure has been rumored to be on the rise, and there is a strong tendency to intensify. Earlier, the Manchester Evening News offered de Jong's possible next home odds, and Manchester United ranked no. 1 with 1 to 4.
The reason is obvious, as Tenhag is about to take over the coaching whip of Manchester United at the end of the season, and the midfield is a position that Manchester United must strengthen this summer. Given that Tenhag and De Jong had a pleasant experience working together at Ajax, and the two had helped Ajax reach the Champions League final four together, it would be natural for Tenhag to consider handing over the core of the midfield to his former love.
De Jong, who is currently experiencing the darkest period of time since joining At Barca, is the first choice for Xavi's substitution adjustment, almost always the first to be replaced. According to statistics, in the past 10 games, De Jong has been replaced halfway 6 times, 2 substitutes, and only 1 full game. Obviously, the La Masia players have more weight in Harvey's heart, and De Jong does not feel that weight.
For Barca executives, De Jong is certainly not a non-sale product, the key is whether it can receive a sufficiently attractive offer. Xavi also needs to reinforce multiple positions this summer, with De Jong being his most valuable player for sale, and Barca can't afford to ignore that layer.
United's biggest advantage is certainly Tenhag, but the disadvantages are not nothing. With United almost certainly not getting tickets to next season's Champions League, this is certainly less attractive to De Jong than the other giants. If you leave Barca, it depends on how De Jong chooses, whether to choose a team with a better competitive level, or to follow his mentor to Old Trafford. In addition, there is his former partner in Ajax, Van de Beek.
Apart from Manchester United, Juve, Arsenal, Greater Paris, Liverpool and Newcastle are 2-6 at odds of 1/12, 1/14, 1/14, 1/16 and 1/20.
As you can see from the odds, the other 5 clubs are basically unlikely. Juve, Asson and Liverpool Na certainly need to reinforce the midfield, but De Jong's transfer fee and salary are a bit expensive for them. As for Greater Paris, their number one target this summer is Pogba, which is already in action. And it can be visa-free, there is no need to spend a lot of money to buy De Jong.
Newcastle will definitely strengthen their squad this summer, and they also have money. But if the choice between Manchester United and Newcastle is made, De Jong has little hesitation in choosing the former.
In short, the wind is not necessarily without a cause. Tenhag is likely to have de Jong as the number one target for strengthening the midfield this summer, and The United hierarchy will not ignore his needs. We will see how this deal will go.