Manchester United are "optimistic" of sealing their first summer signing Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong under new boss Erik ten Hag, reports suggest.
The Dutch boss could be set for a reunion with the 25-year-old at Old Trafford, after previously working with the player at Ajax.
According to Spanish outlet Sport, De Jong's time as a Barca player is coming to an end with United reportedly close to reaching an agreement worth £70million.
United, who have been discussing terms with the Spanish giants for the last few weeks, have set a deadline to formalise the deal or put it on track definitively until mid-June.
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