Overview

• Manchester United are reported to be preparing an ambitious move for Frenkie de Jong, according to transfer expert Mike Brown.
• One account says De Jong has agreed a new Barcelona deal to 2029 on reduced wages, a claim carried by EPL Index via Football Insider.
• Separate reporting states he has entered the final year of his current Barcelona contract, with talks to extend ongoing.
• Brown suggests United could have an opening next year if negotiations stall, though the midfielder may choose to stay in Catalonia.
• De Jong is a first-choice pick under Hansi Flick after a treble-winning season, and United are also looking at alternatives such as Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton.