Man Utd transfer target Frenkie de Jong to be put off by miserable Manchester weather
dailystar.co.ukManchester United make to sign transfer target Frenkie de Jong could be scuppered by the miserable weather in the city, according to reports.The Barcelona midfielder has reportedly emerged as an option for Erik ten Hag's rebuild at Old Trafford with the pair having previously worked together at Ajax.
According to Sport, the Red Devils are hopeful there could be a reunion on the cards.However, De Jong's dad John has suggested that his son would not leave sunny Spain for the north west of England due to the difference in climate, regardless of whether it would be a good career move or not."It’s often bad weather there.
Of course it’s about football, but it does matter," John de Jong told Dutch publication Algemeen Dagblad (AD) last December. "Of course I know that Barcelona needs money and a great offer for Frenkie could help, but I don’t see it happening anytime soon.
Although, the five top European clubs have all called.”Who else should United go after this summer? Let us know in the comments section.De Jong has been faced with increased competition at the Camp Nou this season, which has sparked links to Bayern Munich too.
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