Klopp teases Manchester United, this is the star signing he would take from them

In modern football, many players' sporting situations can be altered in a matter of weeks and Frenkie de Jong is one of the best examples of this. FC Barcelona's Dutch midfielder refused a move to Manchester United in the late summer transfer window, knowing that Xavi Hernández had a lot of confidence in him and that he was therefore likely to be one of his untouchables.

However, the presence of Gavi, Busquets and Pedri in midfield is depriving De Jong of that premise when he decided to stay at Can Barça and his current personal situation is very delicate, so much so that now the 25-year-old is willing to put his foot down with Barcelona.

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And this is precisely where the surprise lies. Although Jürgen Klopp had been excited in recent days about the possible arrival of Frenkie de Jong at Anfield, Manchester United have returned to the scene in style knowing that they could now have the green light from the player. According to 90min today, Erik ten Hag has once again put a move for his compatriot on the table, with whom he shared Ajax's ranks before they each made the leap to Europe's elite.

This was the incentive that caused De Jong some doubts before rejecting the Red Devils' attempt in the summer, but now, after his sporting situation worsened, he seems more willing than ever to put LaLiga behind him, land at Old Trafford and reunite with Ten Hag, where he would form alongside Carlos Casemiro one of the most consistent double pivots on the European scene.

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What's more, although Xavi Hernández put obstacles in the way of his departure in the summer, the coach is aware that the 70 million that Barça could earn from this sale would allow him to reinforce other positions that need the arrival of new blood after the recent signs of weakness shown, especially in defence.