Manchester United have ended their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
The De Jong to Manchester United saga has been ongoing for what looks like the entire summer season. De Jong seems to be pleased at Barcelona, however with the monetary difficulties the Spanish membership face, they’ve not been afraid to attempt to offload some gamers this summer season.
Manchester United not too long ago secured the signing of Brazilian Casemiro, lastly bringing in a midfielder after struggling at first of the season.
Many steered that De Jong could also be introduced in to associate Casemiro, however in accordance with The Athletic, Manchester United’s pursuit of the Barcelona midfielder is taken into account achieved.
Casemiro will undoubtedly enhance Manchester United’s midfield, but when Erik ten Hag needs to take them to the following degree and start to compete within the high 4, one other midfield recruit could also be mandatory.
Christian Eriksen has been utilised in a deeper function at occasions this season, regardless of often working in a extra superior place.
De Jong might have been the perfect resolution for United, however presumably an costly one, so focusing on a youthful midfielder to study and develop from Casemiro could possibly be a sensible, long-term transfer.
