After reading the rumors about him, one could almost believe that Frenkie de Jong was indeed a Manchester United player. With the arrival of Erik ten Hag as coach in the summer of 2022, everything pointed to the fact that Mancunian management was going to push hard to attract the FC Barcelona midfielder. While he did not become the impressive player he was destined to be upon his departure from Ajax Amsterdam, de Jong always refused to join the north of England. In the end, the Red Devils seem to have made a firm decision.
According to information from TransfersMancunian management wants to skip the Dutch international. She would have had enough of the endless negotiations. According to the Spanish media, the new target would be Nicolo Barella, the midfielder of Inter Milan. European champion with Italy in 2021, the native of Cagliari could well leave his native country next summer. It remains to be seen whether a drastic change of landscape will suit him. In the meantime, Manchester United seem sure of their facts regarding the traits of their future midfielder. As a reminder, Nicolo Barella is still under contract with the interior club until 2029, which he extended last June. A particularly complicated file, therefore, but one which is favored by Erik ten Hag.
