The Mirror · October 20, 2026

Frenkie de Jong's 'dream' transfer remark, wife dropping hint and Man Utd U-turn

Frenkie de Jong rejected Manchester United's advances despite Erik ten Hag's pursuit, with the midfielder reportedly viewing a move to Old Trafford as incompatible with his ambitions and preferring to remain at Barcelona. Ten Hag's attempts to reunite with his former Ajax player ultimately failed after de Jong made clear his lack of interest in the transfer.