Manchester United leaders appear to have given up on their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong. The Barcelona midfielder has long been one of the main targets of the "Red Devils". 2 years ago, the Spanish club agreed to let De Jong free, after Manchester United's 60 million pound bid. However, it was the Dutchman himself who insisted not to leave. According to Spanish media, the player also claimed that the club was trying to get him away because of his high wages.
It seems that this whole situation has already tired the leaders of United, who are exploring other options for the midfield. After De Jong's rejection, the club signed Casemiro but the Brazilian has failed to live up to coach Ten Hag's expectations. Casemiro still has 2 years of contract with the "Red Devils", but the club is ready to sell the player to secure the necessary funds for new arrivals at Old Trafford.
At the moment, United's main target remains PSG's Manuel Ugarte. The French are demanding around £51m for the talented midfielder, but sources close to the club believe PSG could lower their financial expectations to secure a deal with United. The English could also sell Scott McTominay to provide additional funds for the midfield. McTominay has long been linked with a possible move away from Old Trafford and according to the latest news, Italians Napoli are interested in him.
We remember that United has spent around 140 million pounds this summer market, to bring Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijis De Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui to Manchester. The midfield seems the next department in need of improvement, but the club's management must hurry as the new Premier League season has started and the market is also coming to an end.
