Frenkie de Jong confirms dream for future as pundits predict Manchester United vs Wolves outcome

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Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Monday, August 14. Long-term Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong has admitted he wants to finish his career with Barcelona.

De Jong has been heavily linked with a move to United ever since Erik ten Hag took over as manager last year. A €65million (£56.14m) deal was agreed with Barcelona last June but the move failed to materialise, with Barca owing the midfielder £15m in deferred wages. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here ALSO READ: United could have a new youth team player in their squad United continued to monitor De Jong as Ten Hag prioritised the signing of a quality operator in midfield.

However, Barcelona made clear he was not for sale and the Reds swiftly moved on, signing Mason Mount from Chelsea. Read more from De Jong here. Manchester United kick off their 2023/2024 Premier League season at home to Wolves on Monday night and three pundits have all predicted a perfect start for the Reds.

Erik ten Hag will hope for a far better start to his second campaign in charge than he endured 12 months ago after humbling defeats to Brighton and Brentford.