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title: "Manchester United: Fabrizio Romano drops Frenkie de Jong update"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-fabrizio-romano-drops-frenkie-de-jong-transfer-update/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Manchester United News"
published: "2022-05-12T16:35:05Z"
modified: "2022-05-12T16:35:05Z"
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# Manchester United: Fabrizio Romano drops Frenkie de Jong update

**[Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1524657125905027072) has dropped an update on [Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/)’s pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong after news of financial troubles at Camp Nou.**

### The Lowdown: 95% possibility

De Jong, who worked under new United boss Erik ten Hag at Ajax, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent days.

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[Spanish journalist Gerard Romero](https://mobile.twitter.com/gerardromero/status/1524492977317552129) revealed that there is a 95 per cent chance of the Dutch midfielder reuniting with Ten Hag in Manchester, adding that Barcelona need to sell this summer.

The 25-year-old has been at the Nou Camp since 2019 and has made [138](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/frenkie-de-jong/leistungsdaten/spieler/326330) appearances for the Catalan giants, but it looks as if his days in Spain are now numbered.

### The Latest: Romano’s update

Transfer expert [Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1524657125905027072) dropped an update regarding De Jong on Thursday morning. He revealed there ‘has been contact with Manchester United’, but added that ‘sources say there’s no full/close agreement with Barcelona’ as of yet.

Romano also backed up Romero’s financial news, suggesting Barcelona’s situation could have an impact on the midfielder’s future.

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### The Verdict: Pogba replacement

Plenty of incomings and outgoings are expected this summer, with Paul Pogba [expected](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12594356/paul-pogba-likely-to-leave-man-utd-this-summer-with-representatives-in-talks-with-real-madrid-and-juventus) to fall into the later of the two when his contract expires this summer.

Therefore, De Jong, [primarily](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/frenkie-de-jong/profil/spieler/326330) a central midfielder who can also turn out in a holding role, could prove to be a replacement for the Frenchman.

However, Fred will be the [only central midfielder](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/kader/verein/985) available to Ten Hag should Pogba depart, and if De Jong is the marquee midfield addition, you could argue that a few more reinforcements in the centre of the pitch will be needed ahead of the 2022/23 season.

***In other news: [‘Important’ – Romano also drops this Man Utd update as Ten Hag close to first piece of business.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/manchester-united-fabrizio-romano-provides-ten-hag-van-der-gaag-update/)***