Manchester United are exploring a deal for a Frenkie de Jong different that will properly elevate eyebrows amongst followers.
The Pink Devils had been extensively linked with De Jong final summer time (opens in new tab), as Ten Hag regarded to usher in his former midfielder from Ajax to reshape his midfield. The 26-year-old remained at Barcelona, nevertheless, although the curiosity that Ten Hag has to convey a ball-carrying, press-evading midfielder to Previous Trafford stays.
With Manchester United additionally trying so as to add one other striker, centre-back and doubtlessly a goalkeeper to the facet, cheaper choices in midfield have been touted – with one other Eredivisie goal on the wishlist for the United boss this summer time.
Spanish outlet Fichajes (opens in new tab) are making the declare that United at the moment are concentrating on Utrecht midfielder, Taylor Sales space.
A considerably decrease profile compared to De Jong – who has simply received La Liga with Barça – 21-year-old American worldwide Sales space has loved a breakout season within the Dutch prime tier.
Sales space was at Bayern Munich – however when the Bavarians failed to supply him a brand new deal (opens in new tab) final summer time, he joined Utrecht and has gone from power to power.
With Ten Hag trying to transfer on a lot of midfielders, in accordance with studies – together with each Fred and Scott McTominay – extra cowl within the centre of the park might properly be mandatory.
Additionally it is believed that the mortgage deal for Marcel Sabitzer will not be made everlasting (opens in new tab) this summer time.
Sales space is valued at round €6 million by Transfermarkt (opens in new tab).
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The hearsay mill is ticking over in the case of new faces at Previous Trafford. Two Brighton stars have been linked, with one other two Bundesliga gamers rumoured.
Three large names have been linked with exits, nevertheless, whereas James Ward-Prowse is reportedly on the midfield shortlist. Goncalo Ramos is a goal and Bruno Fernandes would possibly but depart.
