Manchester United have reportedly accelerated their pursuit of Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong as they try to safe his signature within the January switch window.

In line with the Manchester Night Information, the Netherlands worldwide stays on United’s switch want checklist, as supervisor Erik ten Hag seems to strengthen his midfield division with a dynamic midfielder.

The 20-time English champions had been strongly concerned about touchdown De Jong final summer season. Nonetheless, the Dutchman remained at Camp Nou through the present switch window.

Consequently, the Crimson Devils flip their consideration in the direction of Casemiro from Actual Madrid. Nonetheless, the Brazilian shall be 31 years previous quickly, whereas Christian Eriksen can also be into his thirties, so the addition of one other highly-rated midfielder is an absolute should for United.

The Premier League giants are nonetheless eager on pursuing De Jong’s companies and so they received’t rule out the potential for making one other try to convey him to Outdated Trafford.

De Jong has made 163 appearances for the Catalan giants.