Former Manchester United coach, Rene Meulensteen, has advised current United boss, Erik ten Hag, to do everything possible to secure the signing of Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona this summer. According to Meulensteen, Manchester United needs to bolster their squad significantly in the upcoming transfer window if they are to compete effectively with Manchester City and Arsenal in the coming season.
While Manchester United needs just two more wins from their last three Premier League games of the season to secure qualification for the Champions League next season, Liverpool is not letting up in the race for a top-four finish. The Red Devils must close the gap with their rivals to stand any chance of winning the league next season, and Meulensteen feels the acquisition of a new top-class midfielder would be the perfect addition to the squad.
At an event with Manchester United’s official Scandinavian supporters club, the Dutch coach applauded De Jong’s skills and described him as an energetic midfielder with tactically sound abilities in the build-up. Meulensteen went on to state that Manchester United must try everything possible to sign De Jong, whose time at Barcelona has been fraught with challenges.
Recall that the Red Devils were initially linked with De Jong in 2019 before he opted to sign for Barcelona. Despite being unhappy with his role in the Catalan squad, securing the signing of the young midfielder from the Spanish giants will not be an easy feat. Nevertheless, Manchester United is expected to make significant moves in the transfer market this summer with a midfield reinforcement being a top priority.
In summary, Manchester United needs to bolster their squad ahead of the coming season. The ex-Manchester United coach, Rene Meulensteen, has advised the club’s current boss, Erik ten Hag, to sign Barcelona’s midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Although Manchester United faces stiff competition from Liverpool and Manchester City, the acquisition of a new midfielder could tilt the scale in their favor.
