Manchester United have long been linked with Barcelona central midfielder Frenkie de Jong, but it seems he’s not focusing on a move to the Premier League as a priority.
The Netherlands international has been discussing his situation and it sounds like he’s perfectly happy with life at Barca, feeling no particular need to prove himself in English football.
De Jong was notably a target for Man Utd while Erik ten Hag was in charge (as per BBC Sport), with the pair having worked together at Ajax.
There was also recently some talk of the Red Devils looking at De Jong again, as reported by Football Insider, and the player himself has hinted that he’s had offers.
Frenkie de Jong on Premier League offers and life at Barcelona
De Jong could undoubtedly be a fine addition to this United squad, and he surely has what it takes to be a big success in the Premier League.
Still, the 28-year-old doesn’t sound like he’s in a hurry to move to Old Trafford or anywhere else, judging by his comments to ESPN, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano
“Premier League? I don’t think so,” he said. “There have been offers, but I’m happy at Barca.
“The Premier League is the best league right now, like La Liga was about ten years ago. But that doesn’t mean you have to play there to show you’re a great player.”
They might also be more realistic for United, as they’re at clubs who are more likely to cash in on their best players, while those players would likely also see a move to United as more of a step up.