Latest MU transfer news 24 hours: Antony officially leaves Man Utd; De Jong confirms move to Manchester United; Man United continues to pursue De Ligt and Branthwaite.
De Jong confirms move to Manchester United
According to El Nacional, Barcelona are actively looking for partners to sell midfielder Frenkie de Jong. The current asking price is only around 35-40 million pounds, a significant decrease compared to the summer of 2022. The main reason is said to be the Dutch player’s sky-high salary, up to 600 thousand pounds per week, which is becoming a financial burden for the Catalan team. Despite being the highest-rated player in the Barcelona squad, De Jong may still have to say goodbye to Camp Nou in the near future. Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag is said to be keen on reuniting with his former student at Ajax, however, the 26-year-old midfielder still expressed his desire to stay at Barcelona.
Barca want to sell De Jong to Manchester United.
Previously, in the summer of 2022, Man Utd had reached an agreement to recruit De Jong for 85 million pounds, but the deal fell through because the player did not want to move to Old Trafford. Currently, Barcelona no longer consider De Jong “untouchable” and are willing to listen to offers to solve the club’s financial problems.
Antony officially leaves Man Utd
In a surprise move, Manchester United have confirmed that they are ready to let striker Antony leave on loan in the summer transfer window of 2024. The decision comes after Antony endured an underwhelming season at Old Trafford. The Brazilian international has struggled to adapt to English football.
Man Utd decided to loan Antony.
According to ESPN, any club willing to pay Antony’s £70,000-a-week wages could sign him for the 2024-25 season. This is seen as a good opportunity for teams looking to strengthen their attack with a talented young player. Manager Erik ten Hag is said to be not against this plan. He believes that loaning Antony would give the player more playing time and develop himself. At the same time, Man Utd could also look for a more suitable replacement for the winger position.