Frenkie de Jong 'would consider' a move to Bayern in blow to Man Utd

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Manchester United's hopes of finally landing Frenkie de Jong have taken a major hit - after a new report claimed that the Dutchman would prefer to move to Bayern Munich.Erik ten Hag is desperate to reunite with his former Ajax general at Old Trafford, but De Jong is reluctant to quit Barcelona this summer - even though the Catalan club appear to be quite keen to offload him.

United have finally reached an agreement with Barcelona over a fee for De Jong's services, but it remains to be seen if the club hierarchy can persuade De Jong to move to the Premier League.

There is also an issue between De Jong and Barcelona in relation to deferred wages - but United could still end up missing out on De Jong even if that is resolved as the Barca man appears to favour a move elsewhere. READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo suffers another setback as Atletico 'can't afford Man Utd ace'According to a new report from SPORT, De Jong would be interested in a potential switch to Bayern Munich.

The Netherlands international knows the club's style of play, and Germany's proximity to De Jong's home country would also appeal to the coveted playmaker.Bayern, unlike Manchester United, would also be able to offer De Jong the Champions League football that he craves, while the German champions are on the cusp of bringing one of De Jong's closest friends, Matthijs de Ligt, to the Allianz Arena.Although a switch to Bavaria would be De Jong's preferred option, it's unclear if Bayern would actually be interested in rivalling United for the Barcelona man's signature.