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'I call him Scrooge McDuck': De Jong's father reveals what Man United fans can expect from Frenkie

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Speaking about his son's spending habits, 

's father John told Medium back in 2019: "That mindset is probably why he joined 

"After signing a contract in Amsterdam, he got a Mercedes from the club. But when he showed it, he felt embarrassed. I call him Scrooge McDuck sometimes. He earns a lot, but rarely spends.

"He just signed his contract and asked me: do you want a new car? 

"I didn’t want to, because I drive a Suzuki and it’s top, but he did give me and his mother a little envelope." 

John added: "It was a wonderful moment. He lives on himself right now and has bought a house in Amsterdam with his girlfriend. When he has some free time, he comes over."

 over signing Frenkie this summer. The transfer saga could conclude soon, however, with Spanish media claiming there has been 

A fee of around €75 million plus add-ons is reportedly being discussed, with Barca refusing to lower their price tag. 

'Sounds like a Man United player already': Fan shares hilarious reason why Frenkie de Jong has the DNA

 are yet to sign a single new player this summer and it doesn't look like we will finalise a deal before pre-season training begins on June 27. 

The only player we continue to be strongly linked with is 

's €100 million price tag has led to a roadblock in negotiations. 

As fans wait for official announcements, some of us are opting to scroll through the social media posts of potential targets. 

And one of the fans believe De Jong already sounds like a United player. 

He shares an Instagram post of De Jong's, where the midfielder reacts to a loss. The 25-year-old wrote: "Disappointed to not get the win but great fighting spirit from the team." 

Over 2021/22, United players made it a habit to 

 on social media following disappointing losses or draws. 

And fans were quick to respond to the viral tweet, with the following reactions - 

'The pace and quality of the league could be a shock': Sheringham questions Man United's pursuit of De Jong

 said: "There's a massive recruitment job. 

 needs to get players in with the right character and who understand the challenges of playing in the 

"But where is he going to find these players? I'm seeing the rumours about 

. He hasn't played in the Premier League and has been playing for 

, who are expected to pretty much beat nearly every other team.

"Many of Barca's domestic opponents roll over for them. That doesn't happen in the Premier League — every game is a battle. The pace and quality of the league could be a shock to the system for ten Hag and a player like de Jong."

's priority transfer target ahead of the 2022/23 season with Ten Hag personally pushing to sign the midfielder.

The 25-year-old could be sold by Barcelona due to the 

's clubs dire financial situation. However, Man United's lack of 

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bit premature aren't we? unless I blinked he's a Barcelona player, and given the fuckwit's in charge at United he's likely to stay there

David Buckle

I believe we are going to sign this guy, with due time, he's going to be Manchester United player

Daniell

I have post in my blog. You may read it for more details.

Stand For United

And you are ?????? because you have forwarded this on from another source doesn't mean nothing my friend but sure at some point utd will either sign him or not but these pointless headlines are only for reactions don't you agree????

ERIC THE GREAT CANTONA

I'm sorry have we signed this guy !!!!! Pointless once again.

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'I call him Scrooge McDuck': De Jong's father reveals what Man United fans can expect from Frenkie

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