[Transfer News]: Manchester United Launches a Final Bid for Frenkie De Jong

Manchester United Launches a Final Bid for Frenkie de Jong

During these transfer struggles, Manchester United launches a final bid for the Barça star midfielder, Frenkie de Jong.

This shows that Man U is not backing down just yet.

According to reports from Spain, the Red Devils are preparing what is described as their last and final offer for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, a saga that’s stretched across the entire transfer window.

Despite long-standing interest and weeks of negotiation, Barcelona has yet to accept any deal, even as United remains persistent.

The new report from Sport confirms that United’s hierarchy is ready to table an offer deemed too tempting for both the player and club to turn down.

What’s on the table?

United’s final proposal reportedly includes

A weekly wage of £450,000, potentially making De Jong the highest-paid player at Old Trafford.
An agreement to cover the £17 million Barcelona owes the player in deferred wages.
Immediate talks with De Jong’s representatives following Barcelona’s return from their U.S. pre-season tour.

De Jong’s Reluctance and United’s Gamble

Although De Jong has expressed lukewarm interest in the move, preferring to remain at the Camp Nou.

United are hoping the financial package and the promise of a key role under Erik ten Hag, his former Ajax manager, could sway the decision.

The club’s patience appears to be wearing thin.

This new offer is being labeled internally as the “take it or leave it” bid, meaning if it’s rejected again, United will likely walk away for good.

Why Manchester United Wants De Jong

Erik ten Hag isn’t just chasing De Jong for the sake of a big-name signing; he sees him as the engine of his rebuild.

The Dutch boss knows De Jong better than most, having worked with him at Ajax, where the midfielder thrived in a possession-heavy system.

At United, De Jong would bring:

Composure under pressure: something the current midfield often lacks.
Progressive ball movement: This is crucial to Ten Hag’s style of controlled, attacking football.
Tactical intelligence: with the ability to dictate tempo and link defense to attack seamlessly.

In a squad that has struggled with control and creativity in central areas, De Jong could become the pivot United builds around, just like he was in Amsterdam.