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Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong utters awkward response when asked if he's swapping Barcelona beaches for the cold of Manchester

Frenkie de Jong looks to have poured cold water on a potential move to Manchester United this summer during an awkward exchange.

United have been keeping tabs on the Barcelona midfielder since his old manager at Ajax Erik ten Hag was confirmed as the new man at the helm at Old Trafford.

De Jong made the switch to the Nou Camp in 2019 for £77 million but the emergence of teenage sensations Gavi and Pedri has plunged the 25-year-old's future in doubt.

Erik ten Hag is hopeful of linking up with Frenkie de Jong again after their time at Ajax
De Jong moved to Barca in 2019 but could find himself looking for a new club this summer

De Jong has been in sparkling form for the Netherlands during June's Nations League fixtures and spoke to the media following their 2-2 draw with Poland.