"Manchester United are reportedly looking again at Barcelona central midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who has been on their radar before. The Red Devils signed an entire new front three this summer as Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko joined, but there's still work to be done on other areas of their squad. It seems Man Utd's focus could now switch to midfield, with De Jong surely an upgrade on the likes of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte."
"According to former United scout Mick Brown, speaking to Football Insider, De Jong could be one to watch for MUFC if he doesn't agree a new contract with Barca. Man United have tried to sign De Jong before, Brown said. When he was at Ajax, they had a look at him but he chose to go to Barcelona, and since then they've tried to sign him from Barcelona as well but could never agree a deal."
"He's a very good player, he showed that again when he played against Newcastle, I thought he had a really good game. So it doesn't come as a surprise that Man United are looking at him again, they feel he would add something in midfield which they haven't got at the moment. Everybody knows Amorim wants a new midfielder and he has been one they like the look of."
Manchester United are renewing interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as they seek midfield upgrades after summer signings bolstered their attack. De Jong is viewed as an upgrade over Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte. The player was a top target under Erik ten Hag and remains on United's radar. Former United scout Mick Brown says United monitored De Jong at Ajax and tried to sign him from Barcelona previously. Transfer chances hinge on De Jong's contract talks with Barcelona and his willingness to move. Reports from Mundo Deportivo suggest De Jong appears set to stay and sign a new deal.
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