Man United Contact Barcelona Over Signing De Jong

Manchester United have contacted Barcelona over the availability of Frenkie de Jong.

The Netherlands midfielder played for new United manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax and is regarded as the ideal fit for his intended system at Old Trafford.

There has been no official bid made yet and United sources are adamant they will not overpay for the 25-year-old.

De Jong reached the Champions League semi-finals with Ajax in 2019 before joining Barca on a five-year contract.

Barca agreed a £65m deal for De Jong in January 2019 and after joining the Spanish giants that summer he has scored 13 goals from 140 appearances, helping them win the Copa del Rey in 2021.

He made 46 appearances last season, scoring four goals and claiming five assists.