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Manchester United hold talks with Barcelona over £65m deal for Frenkie de Jong with the midfielder giving the green light to joining Erik ten Hag's rebuilding job at Old Trafford

Manchester United are in talks over a potential £65million swoop for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong after the midfielder gave the green light to joining Erik ten Hag’s revolution.

It is understood the Holland international wants to join United this summer with the Old Trafford club accelerating their attempts to land the 25-year-old.

Sources close to the potential transfer have told Sportsmail that United have made an initial offer for De Jong, but the two clubs are yet to reach an agreement.

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong could join Manchester United in a u00a365m transfer this summer
The Barcelona midfielder, 25, has reportedly given the green light to the deal with United

Barca are believed to want around £65million for the Dutchman.