Manchester United have made a breakthrough in their bid to sign Frenkie de Jong, with an initial fee now agreed with Barcelona, sources have told ESPN. United are set to pay €65 million up front for the midfielder, who is manager Erik ten Hag's top summer target. Performance-based add-ons, which could take the cost above €80m, are still to be agreed, as well as the player's persona...Full Story »

Former Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman insists Grenkie de Jong doesn't want to be sold. The midfielder is the subject of intense interest from Manchester United. Koeman told TV3: “The only thing I know is that Frenkie wants to stay at Barça. A couple of days ago he told me that he wanted to stay. What I don't know is if Barça want to sell him or they need money, because he's on...Full Story »

Manchester United have finally come to a transfer agreement with Barcelona over a deal to make Frenkie de Jong the first signing of the Erik ten Hag era, according to a report. The Dutchman has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford all summer. However, getting the transfer over the line has proved problematic with Barcelona proving tricky negotiators. To that end, United chief exec...Full Story »

Man Utd receive Ajax answer over transfer targetsAjax have told Manchester United in no uncertain terms that they will not sell both Antony and Lisandro Martinez, reports the Mirror. The duo have both been linked with Old Trafford following Erik ten Hag's appointment as manager, but he will likely have to settle for either the winger or defender as Ajax bid to keep their stellar squad togethe...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag has made it clear to Manchester United that he needs them to deliver both Frenkie de Jong and Christian Eriksen this summer, with the pair seen as being pivotal to his Old Trafford rebuild. Ten Hag wants to fill his United team with more technically-gifted players than has been the case in recent years, with ball-possession key to the system he plans to implement at the club. Unit...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Barca want €80m fee for F De Jong   Why Maguire is better than Haaland   If you know you know   Gareth Bale has been added to The Legends Section of Real Madrid’s Website!   LOL   MANCHESTER UNITED & CHELSEA HAVE LOST A FEW OF THEIR PLAYERS ON FREE TRANSFER & ARE YET TO MAKE ANY QUALITY SIGNINGS...Full Story »

Frenkie de Jong has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, and Fabrizio Romano has confirmed to CaughtOffside that the two parties are in contact over a deal. A move appears to be in the pipeline, as Erik ten Hag looks to link up with one of his former players who he managed during his time at Ajax. The Dutchman would be a welcome addition to the Manchester United midfield, wh...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to make five signings this summer and could be about to make Frenkie de Jong his first. It has been claimed United have reached an agreement in principle to recruit the Barcelona midfielder in a deal that could cost up to £70million. Express Sport looks at four more players who could join after De Jong. Jurrien Timber United want to reunite Jur...Full Story »

Jonny Evans struck in stoppage time to rescue a 2-2 draw for Northern Ireland at home to Cyprus but only after some fans had repeated their calls for manager Ian Baraclough to go.Evans bundled the ball home in the third minute of time added on as Northern Ireland came back from 2-0 down, having trailed to goals in either half from Andronikos Kakoulli before Paddy McNair offered hope in the 72nd ...Full Story »

Manchester United reportedly believe that a deal for Frenkie de Jong will progress quickly enough to book in his medical next week. There were doubts over whether the Dutchman could be convinced to ditch Barcelona, but a personal Erik ten Hag intervention looks to have turned the tide.  Ten Hag has had tunnel vision for De Jong from the moment he took over at United. Recruiting a star mid...Full Story »

Barcelona must seal Koulibaly deal by mid-July 2 hours ago 08:00 Kalidou Koulibaly has his heart set on a move to Barcelona but the club have just around a month to conclude negotiations with Napoli. Sport reports the defender's agent has told Napoli he will not renew his contract, which expires in 2023. Barca will need a few weeks to sort out their financial situation before they can work...Full Story »

Man Utd make €80m De Jong bid (Marca) Midfielder could reunite with former boss Manchester United have made an offer for Frenkie de Jong that could rise to €80 million (£68m/$86m). According to Marca the Premier League side are offering €60m (£51m/$64m) up front with €20m (£17m/$21m) available in bonuses. New coach Erik ten Hag has already spoken to t...Full Story »

Bayern offer Liverpool €30m for Mane (Sky Germany) Bayern Munich are willing to pay an initial £30 million (£26m/$32m) to sign Sadio Mane from Liverpool. According to Sky Sport in Germany, the Bundesliga side have laid out their offer, with up to €10m (£9m/$11m) available in bonuses. They will offer a three-year contract to Mane, who has decided he wants to leave ...Full Story »

Manchester United are interested in Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong Manchester United are prepared to make Frenkie de Jong their highest paid star in order to lure him from Barcelona. New Reds boss Erik ten Hag is desperate to sign his one-time Ajax midfielder, 25, but is struggling without the carrot of Champions League football to offer him. So, instead, United hope to tempt De Jong, 25, into...Full Story »

The former Ajax midfielder is high on the wanted list of new Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag. Manchester United are keen on signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong Credit: GETTY New United boss Erik ten Hag is hopeful of signing his fellow Dutchman this summer Credit: Getty But United will have to lower Barca's £65m asking price if they want to sign him Credit: REX But the Dutchman ...Full Story »

Xavi has handed Manchester United a major boost in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong after admitting that the Barcelona star could leave this summer. The Netherlands international is one of several midfielders being tipped to make the move to Old Trafford in the transfer window ahead of Erik ten Hag's arrival. The Ajax boss will replace interim coach Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season. An...Full Story »

FRENKIE DE JONG is willing to kiss goodbye to nearly £6million in unpaid wages to clinch a move to Manchester City. As SunSport revealed, Erik ten Hag wants the Barcelona star at rivals United but City chief Pep Guardiola is also a big fan - missing out three years ago when Barca’s £400,000-a-week after tax was too good for the Dutch star to turn down. Frenkie de Jong could lea...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady believes momentum is with his side as they look to overturn Mansfield’s 2-1 first-leg lead when the sides square up again at Sixfields on Wednesday night in the League Two play-offs.Trailing 2-0 to first-half goals from Rhys Oates and Jordan Bowery, Ali Koiki’s 61st-minute reply put the tie back in the balance and the Stags had to defend superbly to maintai...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones is confident his side can go to Huddersfield and complete the job after the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final finished in a 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road.The hosts had fallen behind after just 12 minutes to Danel Sinani’s low strike before captain Sonny Bradley levelled on the half hour with a close-range volley.After the break, neither side could fo...Full Story »

The Liga giants are willing to enter into discussions regarding the sale of a number of players if suitable terms are tabled during the summer window Barcelona would be willing to accept a bid of around €60 million (£51m/$63m) for Manchester United-linked Frenkie de Jong, GOAL has learned, with the Liga giants open to offers for a number of players on their books. With finances st...Full Story »