For the umpteenth time, Frenkie de Jong is linked with a move to Man United. This time around, though, the Dutchman is said to have made up his mind to leave Barcelona.
United seem like the ideal destination. There, he could be reunited with Erik ten Hag whom he worked with at Ajax. Also, there is the prospect of being part of an exciting project at one of the biggest clubs in the world.
However, the financial aspects of this potential transfer cannot be ignored. De Jong is on around €700,000 a week, making him Barca's highest-earning player.
The financial implications of bringing him to Old Trafford are vast, not just in terms of transfer fees but also in accommodating his wage demands within United’s salary structure.
For now, Reds fans can only imagine what their team would look like with the Dutchman. Should this move materialise, it could mark the end of Casemiro and Sofyan Amrabat at the club.
Here's how United could line up with De Jong in midfield:
