Manchester United are edging close signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona.

Reports had it that the midfielder confirmed that he would be open to a move to Old Trafford.

Finances are the only factor holding back the deal.

Barcelona are requesting a fee in the region of €80m for the Dutchman but United are not ready to dish out that huge amount of money..

However, Manchester United are likely to mark Erik ten Hag’s first summer in charge of the club with much signing.

The 25-year-old signed for Barcelona in the summer of 2019.

He made 139 appearances for the Catalan club, scoring 13 goals and 17 assists.