Frenkie de Jong has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, with Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag hopeful of once again working with the talent. However, based on previous experiences, it could be difficult to get the deal done ahead of the 2024/25 campaign - with Ten Hag trying and failing to snatch the midfield maestro from Catalonia two years ago . With two more years left on his contract, it could be tricky again to tempt the 27-year-old to part ways with sunny Spain for the far-colder north west of England.
Already spending big this summer under the fresh start fever of Sir Jim Ratcliffe , United aren't shy of options to bolster their squad should a deal for De Jong fail to materialise - especially considering sentinel Casemiro is expected to stay at Old Trafford for another season. But what do we know about De Jong , and what is his relationship currently like with current side Barcelona? Here, Mirror Sport breaks down everything of interest - from his monumental net worth and his influencer girlfriend, to his long-standing United transfer links..
. De Jong's impressive career Born in Gorinchem, De Jong emerged through the Willem II youth set-up before signing his first professional contract for the side in 2015. However, he only made on appearance for the club before being swept away by Dutch giants Ajax the very same year he turned pro.
De Jong spent just one year in the Jong Ajax side before breaking through into the first team in 2016, making 89 appeara.