Man United discarded deal for Frenkie de Jong 'due to doubts over transfer fee' (reliability: 4 stars)

Man United had to scupper their move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong after developing doubts of his transfer fee, claims Dutch outlet AD.

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The Red Devils were smoothly discussing terms of a deal, including his salary and bonuses too.

However, the Glazers decided not to make a move for him after the verbal talks after developing doubts over his transfer fee of over €80m.

Erik ten Hag was reportedly left frustrated at how much the chase was dragged on and eventually had to settle for not signing his priority target.

De Jong has ended up staying at Barca, with the Red Devils signing Casemiro from Real Madrid to improve their options in the defensive midfield role.