After Erik Ten Hag said he “needs” a “legendary” La Liga player at Old Trafford, Manchester United moved ahead in the race to sign him.

It is said that Manchester United is in the lead to sign Frenkie De Jong from Barcelona if the former Ajax star leaves the Nou Camp during the summer transfer window.

Manchester United has been interested in Frenkie De Jong for a long time. Erik ten Hag, the manager of the Red Devils, is a big fan of the Dutch playmaker.

Manchester United and Barcelona had agreed on a price to sign De Jong in 2022, but the star player chose to stay in La Liga.

Erik ten Hag has said in the past that he “needs” De Jong to play Ajax football at Old Trafford and that he would have been a good addition to Casemiro in the middle of the Manchester United defense.

United is one of the “main contenders” to sign Frenkie De Jong from Barcelona.

According to reports, Manchester United is ready to renew their long-term interest in the “incredible” midfielder if the Barcelona star chooses to leave in the summer.

Manchester United is one of the top teams trying to sign the Dutch star, according to Fijchaes.

“Manchester United, a team that has closely watched the Dutch player’s growth over the past few years, is among the clubs that are interested in him.” If he doesn’t sign a new deal, the Catalan club might have to sell him in the summer of 2025 to keep him from leaving for free the next year.

“Manchester United, who have tried to sign De Jong before, look like they are the top choice to get him.”

“Because Manchester United is interested and the club needs to make strategic decisions, his time at Barcelona may soon come to an end.” He is likely to leave the club during the next summer transfer window.