Manchester United's plan B if Frenkie de Jong does not arrive

Although Frenkie de Jong has said that he does not want to go to a team that does not play in the Champions League next season, the truth is that he could end up swallowing his words. According to the latest reports, Manchester United are taking the lead and could end up taking the midfielder with Ten Hag, as the coach wished.

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Barça and United have been negotiating his possible transfer for some time. Although Xavi is counting on him for the 22-23 season, the economic situation rules, and the club valued the player at 80 million euros.

‘Sport’ assures that United is willing to make an offer that would fit FC Barcelona. It would go beyond the 80 million euros demanded by the azulgrana to let De Jong go.

The next week, says the Catalan newspaper, will be key in defining the fate of De Jong. He will have the last word.

United, which at first was reluctant to pay 80 million for De Jong, is now willing to make an economic effort. It would be the most complicated part: to convince the midfielder that it will only be a year without the Champions League. In other words, they will have to promise him that they will return to Europe's top competition for the 23-34 season.

De Jong's idea was to continue, but lately, doubts are growing in his head, assures 'Sport'. And he is seeing that the Catalan club is willing to let him go, something that is not sitting entirely well.

If de Jong does not arrive, which player would Manchester United look for?

United have given themselves until the middle of the month to sign De Jong. If they fail to convince him, they will move on to their next target: Lazio's Milinkovic-Savic.

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