After Tenhag is about to take over Manchester United, who will be the first signing after the Dutch coach takes office is undoubtedly the focus of attention from the outside world. On the evening of April 30, Beijing time, Gerard Romero, a reporter from Barca, reported that Dutch midfielder Frankie De Jong, who plays for Barca, is expected to become the Red Devils' first new signing this summer.
It is reported that Tenhag asked Manchester United to sign Frankie De Jong as a priority for this summer's signing. Previously, De Jong had worked with Tenhag while playing for Ajax. It was also under Tenhag's tutelage that De Jong grew into a world-class midfielder. Tenhag hopes to reunite with his former love at the Theatre of Dreams. De Jong is currently not developing as expected at Barca, playing in 43 games in all competitions this season, scoring four goals and providing five assists, which is not statistically impressive.
De Jong's current contract with Barca expires on June 30, 2026. De Jong's value on the German "Transfer Market" is as high as 70 million euros. If United want to bring him in, I am afraid that they will have to pay a transfer fee of no less than his value.
Gerald Romero revealed that United are willing to offer Three people, including Telles, Maguire and Rashford, to exchange with De Jong to offset part of the transfer fee of the Dutch midfield. As Captain of Manchester United, Maguire joined the Red Devils for a transfer fee of more than 80 million euros, not less than De Jong. However, because of the poor form this season, Manchester United plan to clean the England international at a low price.
In addition, Barca are interested in Erlanga and Scott McTominay, but United are willing to provide the players mentioned above. In the coming days, it is very likely that Barca and Manchester United will have transfer negotiations.